Downingtown Community Education Foundation

“The organization's independent accountant prepares form 990 and then it is sent to the organization for review and approval by its board of directors before it is signed by the president.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers annually signs a statement which affirms whether or not any conflicts of interest exist. Any conflicts of interest that are disclosed are reviewed by the governing body to determine whether that person would need to recuse themselves from the decision making process regarding related matters to the conflict.”

“The board annually reviews and approves compensation of the executive director.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“The foundation will help bridge the gap between funding downingtown area school district's basic educational needs and funding the district's innovative educational initiatives that meet the district's strategic objective of engaging the hearts and minds of all of our students through relevant, high quality learning experiences that prepare them to be active 21st century citizens in a global society. With an increased emphasis on interdisciplinary study and 21st century skills, the downingtown area school district must provide our students with the tools necessary to succeed in a changing world. To do this, the district must continue to put forward the necessary resources and facilities that are needed to help our students meet tomorrow's challenges. Today's students must be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risktakers, balanced, and reflective. All of this requires capital and ongoing support, something the downingtown community education foundation hopes to provide. The foundation hopes to provide a critical buffer that will support our teachers and students during downturns in the economy, and reductions in government aid. The foundaton hopes to promote excellence in teaching, advance innovative projects and create opportunities in areas that enrich and enhance the education of all our students. This foundation seeks to serve educators, district staff, students, and families in their efforts to give downingtown area school district students the best education possible.”