Mission
- Enhance the quality of education in USD 475 public schools
- Enlarge the resources available to USD 475 school district
- Create partnership among the schools, parents, businesses, and community toward achieving educational excellence
Activities
- Awarding grants to educators to expand and enrich educational opportunities for students
- Administering scholarships to benefit students and teachers
- Receiving monetary gifts to benefit learning opportunities
- Managing the Geary Community Schools Foundation endowment
About Us
The Geary Community Schools Foundation was incorporated June 10, 2002 as a 501(c)3 supported by private individuals, businesses, and other organizations. The purpose of the foundation is to promote projects and improve educational opportunities for citizens served by USD 475 by:
- Working in cooperation with patrons of USD 475, community agencies, and groups affiliated with the school district to create a better learning environment for students
- Providing programs to support and provide educational opportunities for citizens enabling many persons from all walks of life to support public education
Board Members
Ex-Officio
GCSF Executive Director: Margie Pinaire
USD 475 Superintendent: Dr. Reginald Eggleston
USD 475 Board President: Kristy Haden
USD 475 Board Vice President: Dr. Beth Hudson
Trustee Emeritus: Dr. Mary Devin
Trustees
Chair: Margaret Kilpatrick
Vice Chair: Shannon Rosauer
Secretary: Phyllis Gibson
Treasurer: Martin Hemingway
Dr. Ferrell Miller
Sammie Harris
Brian Field
Leslie Davis
Journette Eaves
Anna Gregory