Sridar Chittur replied to Jim MacKenzie's discussion School Foundation
"We have an "Albany Fund for Education" that supports many things in the district as well as the Albany Booster Club that supports issues related to athletics. Both were in place long before I joined the board. They provide scholarships, grants and…"
Oct 15, 2024
Samantha Hicks replied to Jim MacKenzie's discussion School Foundation
"We do over in Averill Park. It was here long before I arrived and is highly effective. From a board standpoint (and now as President). we have an interest in what they do, attend functions, etc. but keep our distance in terms of decision-making for…"
Jul 4, 2024
Rob Curtis replied to Jim MacKenzie's discussion School Foundation
"We just started one. The board has not had much to do with its inception. We were kept updated about the progress of getting it started."
Mar 17, 2024
Pete Nowacki replied to Jim MacKenzie's discussion School Foundation
"We have a foundation. I'm not involved with it but our Super and a former board member are. Its an excellent toolbox to have for doing out of the ordinary purchases. Biggest selling point for us was, if someone gives you a bunch of money (i.e. a…"
Mar 15, 2024
Jim MacKenzie posted a discussion
Do any of your school districts have a local K-12 Foundation that helps financially support the District? I'd like to learn more about how they were established and how they are working out. Thanks. 
Mar 11, 2024
Jim MacKenzie is now a member of Board Officers' Forum
Sep 13, 2023