Professional Association of Georgia Educators Foundation Inc

“Form 990 is reviewed by the executive director.”

“Reason for statement the page foundation, as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, depends on charitable contributions from the public. Maintenance of its tax-exempt status is important both for its continued financial stability and for the receipt of contributions and public support. Therefore, the operations of the page foundation first must fulfill all legal requirements. They also depend on the public trust and thus are subject to scrutiny by and accountability to both governmental authorities and members of the public. Consequently, there exists between the page foundation and its board, officers, and management employees a fiduciary duty that carries with it a broad and unbending duty of loyalty and fidelity. The board, officers, and management employees have the responsibility of administering the affairs of the page foundation honestly and prudently, and of exercising their best care, skill, and judgment for the sole benefit of the page foundation. Those persons shall exercise the utmost good faith in all transactions involved in their duties, and they shall not use their positions with the page foundation or knowledge gained there from for their personal benefit. The interests of the organization must have the first priority in all decisions and actions. Persons concerned this statement is directed not only to board members and officers, but to all employees who can influence the actions of the page foundation. For example, this includes all who make purchasing decisions, all other persons who might be described as "management personnel,- and all who have proprietary information concerning the page foundation. Key areas in which conflict may arise conflicts of interest may arise in the relations of directors, officers, and management employees with any of the following third parties: persons and firms supplying goods and services to the page foundation persons and firms from whom the page foundation leases property and equipment persons and firms with whom the page foundation is dealing or planning to deal in connection with the gift, purchase or sale of real estate, securities, or other property competing or affinity organizations donors and others supporting the page foundation recipients of scholarships or grants from the page foundation agencies, organizations, and associations that affect the operations of the page foundation family members, friends, and other employees nature of conflicting interest a material conflicting interest may be defined as an interest, direct or indirect, with any persons and firms doing business with the page foundation or seeking such a relationship. Such an interest might arise, for example, through 1.owning stock or holding debt or other proprietary interests in any third party dealing with the page foundation 2.holding office, serving on the board, participating in management, or being otherwise employed (or formerly employed) by any third party dealing with the page foundation 3.receiving remuneration for services with respect to individual transactions involving the page foundation 4.using the page foundation's time, personnel, equipment, supplies, or good will other than for approved page foundation activities, programs, and purposes 5.receiving personal gifts or loans from third parties dealing with the page foundation. Receipt of any gift is disapproved except gifts of nominal value that could not be refused without discourtesy. No personal gift of money should ever be accepted. Interpretation of this statement of policy the areas of conflicting interest listed in the previous section, and the relations in those areas that may give rise to conflict are not exhaustive. Conceivably, conflicts might arise in other areas or through other relations. It is assumed that the trustees, officers, and management employees will recognize such areas and relation by analogy. The fact that one of the interests described exists does not mean necessarily that a conflict exists, or that the con”

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“The page student teacher achievement recognition (star) program honors georgia's highest-achieving high school seniors and the teachers most instrumental in their academic development. Since inception, the page star program has honored more than 29,500 students and teachers. The star program was launched in 1958 by the georgia chamber of commerce. In 1994, the professional association of georgia educators (page) foundation assumed responsibility for the administration and promotion of the statewide program. The nearly 92,000 members of page and the trustees of the page foundation are honored to recognize georgia's future leaders and the professional educators who have nurtured these scholars. At the local, region, and state levels, the page star program unites educators with business and civic leaders to honor academic excellence.”

“The page foundation is dedicated to promoting excellence in georgia's public schools and offers scholarships to enhance the teaching profession. In 1986, georgia gov. George busbee presented the first page future teacher scholarship. Since then, page has invested more than 600,000 in financial assistance to students who have distinguished themselves academically and through their service within the field of education. They will be the teachers who take georgia's students to the next millennium. With the advent of the hope scholarships, the foundation shifted the focus of its financial assistance programs to include those who have already worked as educators. In addition to college students, scholarships are provided to teachers who wish to pursue graduate degrees and also to paraprofessionals who want to become teachers. As with the earlier scholarships, the goal remains the same: to enhance the teaching profession. Applications are scored on the basis of academic achievement and recommendations, as well as two written essays. Each scholarship is a one- time cash award payable to the recipient's college or university. The award amount is specified on the application for each scholarship.”