Aug 3, 2009 – Bob Richard – Danville Education Foundation
Bob spoke on the Danville Public School Foundation. The foundation was founded in 1989, and is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation which is governed by a board of local community members and operates independently of Danville School District #118.
The Foundation seeks to raise private funds to support new and creative educational programs in the Danville Public Schools beyond those supported by tax dollars. The Foundation does not replace public tax dollars, but uses private funds to add value to the investment made by the community. Each year teachers can apply to the Danville Public School Foundation for funds to help support innovative educational programs in their classroom.
Bob also announced that the Danville Public School Foundation’s Pebble Beach Golf Raffle will be held October 17, 2009, Turtle Run, 332 E. Liberty Lane. The event starts at 1:30 PM. Tickets are $100 and there will be Food and Cash Bar. Only 400 tickets are sold, Grand Prize, Other prizes to be awarded, Winners are responsible for any applicable Taxes, Decisions of Raffle Committee is final. Proceeds help support innovative educational programs for the children at District 118 Schools.
Any questions in regards to the Danville Public School Foundation may be sent to: Bob Richards, Executive Director, 516 N. Jackson Street, Danville, IL 61832, 217-444-1044, 217-304-2238 or brichard@danville.kl2.il.us.
