Education Foundation

Mission: 
The Board of the GPISD Education Foundation is composed of leaders of the greater Grand Prairie Community.  The Mission of the GPISD Education Foundation is to promote educational excellence and to inspire community ownership, commitment, confidence, and pride in the GPISD.

 

Excellence in Education Teacher Grant Program

2009-2010 Excellence in Education Teacher Grant Program Letter
2009-2010 Grant Program Guidelines
2009-2010 Grant Program Timeline
2009-2010 Grant Application

 

 Board of Directors:
Katrina Jones, President Ed Gray
Bernie Ponzio, Vice President Glenn Cato
Sandy Salisbury, Secretary Rick Sala
Buddy Bridges, Treasurer Peggy Osborne
Jason Claybrook Mike Skinner
Bill Crabtree Will Tate
Don Goldsmith Dr. Carolyn Wicker
   
  Susan Simpson, Ex-Officio
  Roger Kerbow, Ex-Officio
   


Teri Wilson
Director

972-237-5442

Significant Gifts:

1997:  $15,000 grant from the Quality of Life Foundation and matching $15,000 from Lone Star Park's GPISD Charity Race Day started the endowment fund

2002:  Stan Graff, Graff Chevrolet, $25,000 donation

2003:  Roger and Thelma Phillips Dickey bequest of approximately $70,000 established endowed scholarship fund in their names

 
 Programs Funded:
  • Teacher Grants
  • Districtwide Character Counts! Program
  • Student of Character Scholarships
  • Replacement Supplies for Lee MS Fire(partial funding)
  • Space Camp (partial funding)
  • Middle School College Tour (partial funding)
  • Character Camp for All GPISD 4th Grade Students
  • Character University for Parents (partial funding)
  • "kids2college" Scholarship Fund
  • George and Matilda Stubbs Scholarship
  • Roger and Thelma Phillips Dickey Memorial Scholarships

 How can I support the GPISD Education Foundation?

  • Legacy Gift/Memorial Scholarships
  • General Contributions:  one-time, monthly, annually
  • Planned Giving:  stock, real estate, trusts
  • Matched giving by employers
  • In-kind gifts for annual campaigns
  • GPISD Employee Participation Program (payroll deductions)
  • Participate in the Annual Golf Tournament

 

FORMS:

Employee Participation Program Form (click to download)

2008 Golf Flyer (click to download)

 


UPCOMING NEWS & EVENTS

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION:

ALL GPISD Employees are invited to contribute to the Education Foundation through automatic payroll deductions.  You may download the form here and send completed form to the payroll department.  Every dollar counts!

 

GOLF TOURNAMENT:

The GPISD Education Foundation's 5th Annual Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, October 24, 2008 at the Prairie Lakes Golf Club. 

Last year's event generated over $23,000.00.  We anticipate raising more funds this year.  These monies support many programs not included in the school district's budget, including teacher grants, scholarships, and 4th grade character camp.

The Foundation is currently seeking teams and sponsorships. You may download the tournament flyer with all the details here. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact

Teri Wilson at 972-237-5442.

Thank you for supporting the GPISD Education Foundation!