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Board of Directors
| Name | Position | Affiliation |
| Larry Cain |
Member |
Community Member |
| John Ferreira |
Member |
Community Member |
| Jackie Ferreira | Member |
Community Member |
| Lou Fiori | Member |
Community Member |
| Bill Hunter |
Member |
Parent/District Trustee |
| Heather Leeder |
Member |
Parent/Community Member |
| Willard McCabe | Member | Superintendent of ASJUSD |
| Rick Morales | Member |
Community Member |
| Nancy Olson | Member |
Community Member |
| Mike Perez |
Member |
Parent/District Trustee |
| Rachel Ponce |
Member |
Community Member |
| Bob Quaid |
Treasurer |
Community Member |
| Terry Strasser |
Secretary |
Teacher/Community Member |
| Joel Wiley |
President |
Community Member |
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History
The Aromas-San Juan Bautista Community Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization established to support programs
and facilities in the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District.
The Foundation first became active in the 1997-1998 school year and our first project was to establish a scholarship
and award program to recognize excellence in students graduating from Aromas and San Juan Schools, and Anzar High
School. Annually, the Foundation's Board of Directors award six $1000 scholarships to Anzar High School graduates,
who demonstrate excellence through the exhibition process. We also provide smaller cash awards to graduating eighth
grade students at both Kindergarten - 8th Grade schools. Descriptions of all of our scholarships and application forms
can be found on this website.
As a community-based foundation, one of our major goals is to assist with communication between the school district
and our community. To that end, we publish the Vista newsletter annually and we maintain this website.
The Community Schools Foundation recognizes that there are many worthy projects that would enrich the education of
our students. However, district funding for these projects is sometimes not available. The Foundation has established
a Mini-Grant Program. Teachers and/or collaborating teachers and parents may apply to the Foundation for supplemental
funding. Preference is given to those proposals that promote collaboration with businesses, agencies, and individuals
in our community. We also encourage proposals that promote building community within our district by asking students
to collaborate across grade levels and/or with partners at other district schools.
The Board of Directors has also identified the need to expand arts education in our schools. For several years we have
had a student art auction as a part of our annual fund raising dinner. All funds from the student art portion of the
auction are allocated to the schools to help purchase additional art supplies or equipment.
The Board of the Foundation has also recently adopted an ambitious 3-year strategic plan. Our plan is to continue with
the projects that we currently have implemented and to work toward building funds that will sustain an after-school
performing arts program to serve all the students of the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District. The Foundation's
Strategic Plan is included on our website.
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Strategic Plan 2011 - 2014
Aromas-San Juan Batista Community Schools Foundation
Strategic Plan 2011-2014
Adopted by the Board of Directors: November 14, 2011
The primary purpose and objectives of this corporation shall be:
a. To advance public education in the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District;
b. To provide and facilitate educational projects and programs for the Aromas-San
Juan Unified School District;
c. To provide and facilitate community service programs for the Aromas-San Juan
Unified School District;
d. To provide facilities and equipment for the Aromas-San Juan Unified School
District; and
e. To raise funds and provide supplementary aid as needed for the support and
benefit of the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District.
1.0 To Support ASJUSD Educational Programs and Student Needs
1.1 Expectation
1.2 Expectation
o Award mini-grants to the four sites (Anzar High School, Aromas School,
Mi Escuelita, and San Juan School).
(i.e., service learning, staff development, intersession projects, school
gardens, science/history camps/field trips, etc.
- A Foundation Board of Director(s) will present the mini-grant
application process to staff at staff meetings and Home &
School/Booster Clubs.
- If a parent writes the application, a teacher and site administrator
must cosponsor the project.
- All applications shall include principal and applicant signature.
- Criteria for the grant will be evaluated annually and refined to meet
emerging needs of the organization
- Mini grant awards will be presented to recipients at a District school
board meeting.
1.3 Expectation
o Support Arts Education
- Support performing and visual arts programs.
- Strive to create opportunities for each school site.
- Annually offer an art auction at the fundraiser dinner with
student work.
2.0 To Improve the Foundation's Public Relations
2.1 Expectation
o Broaden communication
- Implement the following:
- Collaborate with Home & School/Booster Clubs to develop a
common fundraising calendar/goals.
- Submit articles to school newsletters, San Juan Star, and
other media outlets. (i.e., advertise fundraiser, "What has
happened to our scholarship students?” mini-grant projects,
etc.).
- Visit and present to Home & School/Boosters Clubs, staff,
and Board of Trustees.
- Enhance website page on District site with links to the four
school sites (i.e., fundraising, Board of Directors, contact
numbers, calendar of events, etc.).
- Develop strong connections with San Benito County nonprofit
association.
- Develop other collaborations with city, county, and
government agencies.
3.0 To Increase Funding Sources to the ASJB Community Schools Foundation
to Support ASJUSD Educational Programs and Student Needs
3.1 Expectation
o Funding Foundation activities
- Fundraising dinner/auction in February of each year
- Enact a financial subcommittee to the Board
- Grant writer/researcher
- Matching funds w/corporations / businesses
- Contact 5 donors
- Investigate endowments
3.2 Expectation
o Foundation Board development for the purpose of broadening the
volunteer pool and talents of the Board
- Develop annual goals
- Revise bylaws
- Develop strong connections with school site councils, home and
school clubs, and booster organizations to expand Foundation
capacity.
- Expand board of directors
Anzar Seniors' Scholarship Applications
Scholarship Recipients of 2011| Top |
Contact Us
If you would like more information about the Aromas-San Juan Bautista Community Schools Foundation or would like to
become involved, please contact us through the Superintendent's office at the school district.
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