 Established
in 1985 to increase business and community involvement in public schools and to
provide programs and activities beyond the financial capabilities of the school
district, the nonprofit foundation is the only organization that provides
assistance to all public schools in Volusia
County.
www.FuturesVolusia.org
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Volusia County Schools
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Upcoming Events
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9/16: FUTURES Board Mtg.
9/16: School Matching Grants announced
9/29: Mini-Grant applications due to principals
9/30: Tomorrow's Leaders applications
due
10/6: Mini-Grant applications due to FUTURES
10/6: School Matching Grants due at
FUTURES
10/7-9: Educator Intern Program
10/8: Tomorrow's Leaders Selection
Committee
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It All Started in 1985 . . .
Greetings!
In 1985, the song "We Are the World" and the movie "Back to
the Future" were hits and, much in the spirit of those two blockbusters, the
FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools was born.
FUTURES was formed
by members of the business community. These visionary leaders knew that having a high quality public school
system was vital to building a growing, thriving economy. For FUTURES' 25th
anniversary in 2010, we'll be celebrating the foundation's big achievements
over the years and recognizing its successes.
With the inception of
each new program, from Teacher of the Year to Taking Stock in Children, FUTURES
has further directed resources
toward areas of identified need, increasing community involvement and support,
and encouraging open communication between the community and our schools.
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Welcome New Board Members
The FUTURES Foundation welcomes the
following new members to its board of directors:
Mike McKee of File Tech LLC, South Daytona
Gary Moothart of Consolidated Tomoka Land Co.,
Daytona Beach
Kelly White of Jack White Land Co., Daytona
Beach
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Your Company Can Be A Part of FUTURES Most Successful Program
The FUTURES Board is currently developing sponsorship opportunities that will allow your company or organization to award a grant to a deserving classroom teacher in the name of your business. Align your organization with one of our grant categories, including reading, math, literacy, science, technology, environmental, health & wellness, special needs and many more. Contact Beth Butera, FUTURES Director, for more information at (386) 255-6475 ext. 50730.
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FUTURES Mini-Grants Taking Shape
It's time for Volusia County public school teachers to prepare their FUTURES Mini-Grant
proposals. The applications are due in school principals' offices for
signature on Sept. 29. Teachers at all
levels of Volusia County Schools are eligible for the awards - ranging up to
$1,500 each - to fund creative learning activities that school budgets can't
cover. In 2008, FUTURES awarded 98 Mini-Grants, and the program surpassed the
$1,000,000 mark in total awards, all sponsored by local businesses and civic
organizations.
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