QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Will the foundation’s work increase our school or town budget and, therefore, our taxes?
No. The foundation was formed precisely because people have recognized that it is increasingly difficult to expand funding levels necessary to enhance excellence in our schools. It will therefore seek other sources of financing to augment the public funds now available.

Where will the money come from to carry out the foundation’s programs?
The entire budget of the foundation will be raised privately: from concerned parents with students in the schools, other members of the community, as well as corporations, foundations, endowments and other sources who are committed to excellence in education for our community.

How long have education foundations been around in the nation and Connecticut?
Since 1978 over 3,000 communities across the country have established educational foundations with similar missions. From Maine to California they have raised millions of dollars to enrich the curriculum, improve teacher education and create partners-in-education projects. There are currently 77 established education foundations in Connecticut with 20 more in the organizing process.

How can members of the community benefit from the foundation?
We view education not as something narrowly restricted to our schools, but as involving children and adults of all ages in a variety of settings. Our programs will seek to be of benefit to the community as a whole. Each proposed project will be evaluated for its potential impact on the entire community and for possible avenues for collaboration between the Foundation and existing community groups. To further enhance the quality of education is to further the attractiveness and prosperity of Glastonbury.