THE ASSOCIATION

The Abilene Public School’s Endowment Association has been incorporated as a permanent non-profit investment organization for the development of private funds to enhance the learning opportunities available to the young people in USD No. 435.

THE PURPOSE

To provide the public with an opportunity to participate in the education of the young people of USD No. 435.

        • by funding purchases of equipment for use in classrooms and programs in the District

        • by establishing funds for student post-secondary

           financial assistance such as scholarships or grants-in-aid

Contributions not specifically designated for student financial aid will be applied to the purchase of equipment.

Donors may earmark funds for specific projects or for general use.  Control of endowed funds and final decisions on projects will be the responsibility of the Board of Trustees.  Selection of projects, purchase of equipment, and granting of student financial assistance will be determined and funded by the Board of Trustees.

     CONTRIBUTIONS

The Endowment Association welcomes contributions from:

1. •Businesses
   

2. •graduating classes 
   

3. •estates
   

4. •concerned citizens
   

5. •Grants from foundations
   

6. •Fund-raising activities

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Membership on the Board will include one

representative from or appointed by each of

the following groups/organizations and the

Superintendent of Schools:

    • Abilene USD 435 Board of Education

    • Abilene Alumni Association

    • A local bank

    • Abilene National Education Association (ANEA)

    • Superintendent of Schools