MISSION

The mission of the Foundation is to engage our community and alumni in improving the student experience by enhancing academic, art, and athletic initiatives.

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VISION

The vision of the Foundation is to raise funds that elevate the student experience through programs, scholarships, equipment, and facilities.

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PURPOSE

The purpose of the Foundation is to support the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives, model programs, award grants, and scholarships, and leverage community resources to support, strengthen, and improve public education in the Sylvania Schools. The Foundation will provide residents of the district, the extended Sylvania Schools community, and others the opportunity to partner with the Sylvania Schools Board of Education and the Sylvania Schools in a common goal of improving public education. The outcome of this collaboration will be high-quality educational initiatives designed to meet the needs of Sylvania Schools’ students, as identified by the school district and the individual schools.

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The Foundation exists as a separately incorporated, charitable organization.  As a public charity, all contributions to the Foundation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended (the code), will receive the maximum tax deduction allowed by law.

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As an independent entity, it will enhance the existing educational programs of the Sylvania Schools. The Sylvania Schools Board of Education shall not use the funds received by the  Foundation to supplant any part of the regular operating budget.