2012 GRANT PERIOD Open January 18 – March 1

Requirements:

• A completed and signed cover sheet must accompany the final proposal,and five copies must be returned to the ISC –  GCPS Foundation office on or before March 1, 2012.
• A GCPS educator, team of educators, ISC educator, or a school may submit a grant request. 
• Submissions must have the signed approval of the principal if the grant will benefit a local school. 
• Preference will be given to submissions with academic focus aligned with district or school mission/vision/goals, with a clear measurement for success, and for projects that can affect a large number of students and/or can be duplicated by other grades or schools. Individual scholarships will not be considered through this grant process.

 Grant Application 2012

Suwanee, Ga., November 11, 2011 – Gwinnett Federal Credit Union has donated $50,000 to the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund, Inc. for the benefit of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) academic initiatives over the next ten years.  

The gift from Gwinnett Federal Credit Union was a surprise announcement at the 2011 Teacher of the Year banquet and comes in celebration of the credit union’s 50th anniversary.  The donation honors Gwinnett Federal’s longstanding relationship as the GCPS employee credit union.

“As part of our 50th anniversary celebration, this financial commitment to Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation continues our tradition of supporting the educational systems and employees that comprise the majority of our membership,” said Marshall Boutwell, president and CEO of Gwinnett Federal. “An event honoring the top teachers in the district was a perfect opportunity to add our vote of support for public education.”

Pictured L-R: Dr. Frances Davis, GCPS Chief Human Resources Officer; Marshall Boutwell, President & CEO Gwinnett Federal Credit Union

Gw. Federal Credit Union Donation

www.gwinnettfcu.org

GCPS Foundation partner SCANA Energy will open a homework center at Nesbit Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov 1, with an appearance by Harry the Hawk of the Atlanta Hawks. 

The Nesbit Elementary Homework Center operates from 3:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. “We are pleased to partner with SCANA Energy to help our students excel through the after-school program,” says Clayborn Knight, principal of Nesbit.

HC Nesbit 10-26-11

Duluth Cluster Foundation – Fall Gala @ Berkeley Hills Country Club, Nov. 5, 6PM, Festive evening of dinner and dancing. For tickets, elee649@aol.com or 770.447.8171 Duluth Schools Foundation

Norcross Cluster Schools Partnership – School Spirit Second Chance Homecoming Dance @ the Racquet Club of the South, Nov. 12, 6PM, Norcross Cluster Schools Partnership 

North Gwinnett Schools Foundation – 10th Annual Big T’Do Gala Dinner and Auction @ Bear’s Best, Oct. 22         North Gw Schools Foundation 

Lanier High students soon will have additional resources to support additional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning opportunities thanks to a $40,000 grant received from The Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions, Inc. The grant was awarded to the Lanier Cluster Education Foundation and the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund, Inc.

The Motorola Solutions Foundation Innovation Generation program supports schools nationwide with funding for hands-on, innovative afterschool programs, science and mathematics clubs, teacher training, and mentoring programs. In Gwinnett, Motorola Solutions Foundation’s generous donation will allow Lanier High to build on current programs, primarily its Center for Design and Technology (CDAT).

(L to R: Michael Wetzel, Steve Kosmala, Warren McClellan, Dave Cook)

The Board of Education honored members of the Booster and Foundation Education Committee for their service to Gwinnett’s schools. Specifically, the Board commended Dave Cook of Edward Jones; Steve Kosmala of IBM; Warren McClellan of McClellan, Allen & Associates, LLC, CPA; Michael Wetzel of Wetzel Mediation and Arbitration; and Mike Emery who serves as the Director of Athletics and Community Schools. The Committee, established in 2007, has worked to establish an education program to assist community and school leaders as they lead booster clubs and foundations that benefit schools and school systems. In addition to the work this committee has done in Gwinnett, its members have educated other groups including other Georgia school systems, the Georgia Music Educators Association, the National Athletic Directors Association, and other local education related non-profit organizations. In addition, Mr. McClellan was a leader in formation activities for the GCPS Foundation Fund, Inc. and continues to serve as a Trustee. Both Mr. McClellan and Mr. Kosmala have worked closely with the GCPS Foundation Fund in establishing Cluster Foundation Committee guidelines. Mr. Kosmala also assisted in the creation of the first comprehensive GCPS Volunteer Organization policy and procedure adopted by the Board in November 2010. In addition, Mr. Kosmala has been an active member of the Superintendent’s Council of Community Advisors since 2000.

Booster Organization Fundamentals (Download PDF)