Payroll Deduction Plan
Since 2001, School Board of Levy
County employees have participated in the Foundation Payroll Deduction
Plan
to support the LCSF NICE Grant program.
As of May 2009, the plan has 175 contributors for a total of $880.00 per month.
to support the LCSF NICE Grant program.
As of May 2009, the plan has 175 contributors for a total of $880.00 per month.
NICE Grant Program: Helping our Teachers Innovate
The NICE (New Ideas for Classroom
Education) Grants are presented annually to classroom teachers who
submit proposals. A Foundation selection committee reviews the
proposals and awards the grants, which are funded by the Foundation
Payroll Deduction Plan. NICE Grants were awarded to 21 teachers
in 2008-2009 for a total of $10,264.
Citigroup Financial Corporation
Since 2001 Citigroup Financial
Corporation has provided $1,200 per year for Teacher Team Mentor Grants
partnering veteran and novice teachers for classroom projects.
Three teachers received grants in 2008-2009.
Progress Energy Corporation
Since 2001, Progress Corporation
provided up to $1,000 per year for Classroom Teacher Grants in math and
science. Three teachers received grants in 2008-2009.
GFWC Williston Junior Woman’s Club
For the fifth year, the GFWC
Williston Junior Woman’s Club has sponsored classroom grants for
teachers in Williston schools, with 11 teachers receiving funds in
2008-2009.
Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union
This year, Suncoast Schools
Federal Credit Union has provided $1,350 in classroom grants. In
addition, the Credit Union has set up a $1,200 discretionary fund for
students needs. Three teachers received grants in 2008-2009.
State Match Grants
Since 2001, the Foundation has
used private sector donations to secure State match Grants from the
Florida Legislature. Theses grants fund programs that benefit
low-performing students. In the past seven years we have received
$98,024.79 in State Match Grants.
Progress Energy Grant
Levy County Schools Foundation was
awarded $20,000 from Progress Energy.