Our Mission

To promote quality education by supporting
enhancements through innovative programs
and initiatives in the Wylie Independent
School District.

Our Vision

To create an endowment to support
enhanced educational opportunities for Wylie
Independent School District.

Profile

The Wylie ISD Education Foundation, Inc. is a
501( c) ( 3) non-profit organization governed by
a Board of Directors representing a cross-
section of citizens who are dedicated to
education and share a vision for excellence
in our schools. The Foundation was created
to promote quality education and enhance
the education of all students in the Wylie ISD.

The purpose of the Foundation is to solicit,
manage, and distribute funds for enrichment
purposes in program areas not otherwise
funded by the District. Funding is
supplemental and does not replace or alter
use of tax-based revenue. Donations to the
Foundation are received from individuals,
corporations and other foundations to fund
educational programs and projects and to
create an endowment fund. Programs will
be funded from donations and the interest
earned on the endowment fund.

Foundation Goals

·To provide a continuous source of funds with gifts received from individuals, corporations, businesses, trusts and investments.
·To promote student development and excellence through enrichment programs and activities.
·To encourage and recognize creativity among educators by supporting unique growth opportunities and providing resources for innovative teaching ideas.
·To further motivate the Wylie ISD community to become directly involved in education.

Programs

Foundation Programs support the Foundation's mission to promote quality education by supporting enhancements through innovative programs and initiatives and will be implemented as funds are available or as they are
endowed.
·Grants-to-Educators ( up to $ 1,000 for Classroom Grants and up to $ 3, 000 for Grade Level or Across Curriculum Area
Grants) encourage teachers and other educators to develop specific and innovative instructional programs that
stimulate thought and advance new approaches to teaching in all curriculum areas PreK-12.
·Campus Grants ( up to $ 3, 000) allow the staff on each campus to identify and address needs, challenges, and concerns
unique to the campus to enhance the learning experience.
·District Grants ( up to $ 5, 000) allow educators to develop district-wide innovative programs which stimulate thought and
advance new approaches to teaching in one grade level and/ or curriculum area.
·Mini Grants (up to $500) allow the staff of each campus to determine the needs of the campus for innovative programs which can be carried out with a smaller monetary expenditure.
·Student Scholarships are available through endowed gifts.  A minumum endowment of $10,000 is required. 

Future Programs

· New Teacher Grants:  Grants will be provided for zero-year teachers to assist in classroom and instructional preparation.  Teachers will receive the funding at the beginning of the year to help them prepare for their first year as an educator.  Awards will be funded for $200 each.

·Teacher Recognition Awards:  Awards (consisting of recognition and monetary awards) will be given annually to a teacher on each
district campus based on performance and educational excellence. The candidates will be nominated by the campus principal and selected by a committee based on foundation criteria. Awards will be funded for
$200 each.