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Colonial Foundation forges new partnership with school district
      Understanding the harsh financial climate facing school districts, the Colonial School District Education Foundation (CSDEF) has forged a new partnership with the School District. Formerly known as the Colonial Foundation for Educational Innovation, CSDEF has plans for more wide-ranging support of the District.
      "Our mission is still to enhance the quality of education for Colonial's students," says Foundation Chairperson Sue Castle. "We just understand that in this difficult economy it will be more beneficial if we do so in broader terms. We will continue to support targeted enrichment programs, but we also want to help ensure that the District's current high level of programming continues."
      An alarming number of school districts across the state are cutting programs according to a recent study conducted by the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials and the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators. The study shows that 67 percent of school districts will cut instructional programming in the coming school year and nearly 50 percent will reduce or eliminate extra-curricular activities, including athletics. That trend has not yet reached the Colonial School District.
      "We have again balanced the budget without programming cuts or staff furloughs," said Colonial Board of School Directors President Alan Tabachnick. "However, continuing to do so in the future will be challenging unless the economy rebounds or we find additional sources of revenue. We look forward to partnering with the Colonial School District Education Foundation in an effort to generate more general funding for our students."
      Castle and Tabachnick say the Foundation is planning several fundraising events in the coming year, including the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Fitness Fair on September 29 and an annual fund drive for value-added programs.
      For more information on the Colonial School District Education Foundation, e-mail CSDEF@colonialsd.org.

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Since its inception in 1995 the Colonial School District Education Foundation (formerly known as the Colonial Foundation for Educational Innovation) has awarded more than 110 mini grants in excess of $46,000 and over 23 Major Grants totaling more than $100,000. Teacher Tribute Form

The mission of the Colonial School District Education Foundation is to enhance the quality of education and educational opportunities and generate and distribute financial and other resources to and for the students of Colonial School District for enrichment programs and other projects. The Foundation will carry out its mission by focusing its support in the following areas:

Facilitate Student development

Provide funds for learning activities which supplement, complement, and augment the basic education program.
Provide equipment and facilities not funded through other means.

Encourage excellence through creative learning

Support professional growth and staff.
Provide venture capital for creative ideas and programs.

Promote community/school partnerships

Promote community awareness of educational challenges and solutions.

Develop enrichment programs to address the needs of the Colonial School District and the community it serves.

Provide a vehicle for individuals, businesses and organizations to share resources and gifts with the Colonial School District.