From Our Chairman

Dear Clinton Township Parents & Friends:

What is the Clinton Township Foundation?
The Clinton Township Foundation for Educational Excellence (Foundation) is a non-profit, grass roots organization made up of concerned parents and community members. The Foundation funds innovative educational programs initiated by teachers and administrators in the Clinton Township school district. Foundation grants impact every school in Clinton Township, benefiting over 1,700 students and raising the educational bar for students, administrators and township residents as a whole. In the 2006-2007 school year alone, the Foundation funded 20 grants totaling over $40,000. Recent grants include programs such as; new teacher libraries, the purchase of fitness, art and music equipment, including a brand new grand piano for the Clinton Township Middle School; incentive programs in reading, math and science and funding for field trips and in-school educational presentations.
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Why Should You Care?
The financial challenges facing the Clinton Township public schools are increasing each year. The Foundation is dedicated to supporting our schools by funding programs that are not provided through the regular school budget. Growth in our community, coupled with reductions in state aid, have decreased the funds available for for enrichment programs and staff training. The Foundation is instrumental in filling that gap.


What Can You Do?
Last year, approximately 100 families contributed to the Foundation, yet we have over 800 families with children in our schools. It’s time for everyone to participate and therefore we are asking every family to contribute an amount that is meaningful to them. Whether you contribute through our Take a Stand . . Buy a Seat campaign, make an online donation or mail in a donation, I hope you will support our Foundation to ensure the best education for our children – they are counting on us!

Sincerely,

Scott R. Spencer
Chairman, Clinton Township Foundation for Educational Excellence