Plano ISD Education Foundation

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Community Honor Roll

The Plano ISD Education Foundation is proud to kick off our annual community honor roll program.  Please watch your mail for additional information regarding ways to participate in this fundraising and awareness campaign.  All participants donating over $100 will receive a yard sign to proudly display their support for Plano ISD.  Participate today!

The funds provided to the district by the Foundation remain in PISD and are NOT subject to recapture.  The Foundation funds priority programs identified by the District.  View a complete list of programs.

Every gift matters.  The greatest investment any of us can make is in the future of our children.  We appreciate your support of this important cause.

About the Foundation

The Plano ISD Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its mission is to generate private support for priority projects identified by the Plano Independent School District for which tax dollars are not available. All contributions stay in Plano ISD and are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.

The Board of Directors (17K), consists of business and community leaders who recognize the importance of excellent public schools to the Plano community. Support generated by the Plano ISD Education Foundation ensures Plano ISD remains one of the best public school districts in the nation.

The Plano ISD Education Foundation was organized in 1993. Since 2000 almost $4 million has been gifted to Plano ISD for programs and services of importance to the school district. For additional information or to make a donation, email foundation@pisd.edu or call (469) 752-8272.

Recent Funding                                                         

Capital One awards $26,000 for Family Literacy Program and Plano ISD initiatives!... Read More

EDS Foundation awards additional $50,000 for STEM Partners Middle School Math Initiative program!...Read More

Plano ISD Education Foundation receives $50,000 from the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy for the Plano Family Literacy Program!...Read More

Plano ISD Employees Raise $115,936.20 for Plano ISD Education Foundation Programs!... Read More

Ski Plano 2008 Nets $175,000 to Benefit Plano Schools! . . . Read Full Story

During the 2007-2008 school year, the Plano ISD Education Foundation gifted Plano ISD more than $900,000 for programs and services, including:

• STEM Partners Middle School Math Initiative & Texas Instruments Foundation Innovations in STEM Teaching Awards;
• Grants to Educators;
• Programs that recruit, retain and recognize the very best teachers;
• Scholarships for economically-disadvantaged students to attend 5th grade Collin County Adventure Camp;
• Plano ISD Employee in Crisis Fund ;
• Academic Calendar Magnets as district communication with all PISD families.
  

Foundation Honors Top Donors, Celebrates Raising $1.17 Million in 2007-08 School Year

2007-2008 Valedictorian Donors with gifts of $50,000+ were the Barbara Bush Texas Fund for Family Literacy, Employees of Plano ISD, EDS Foundation, and Texas Instruments Foundation. Pictured (l-r) are Deputy Superintendent Jeff Bailey, 2007-08 Foundation President Mary Jo Dean, EDS Global Communications Manager Liz Bonet, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Doug Otto, Texas Instruments Director of Corporate Citizenship Trisha Cunningham, and School Board President Duncan Webb. Read more: Highlights of Annual Donor Recognition Event

Additional Information

For information not found on this web site or to learn more about the Foundation, please contact Monica Shortino, Executive Director, at (469) 752-8272 or Monica.Shortino@pisd.edu. Questions may also be e-mailed to foundation@pisd.edu.