Somers Education Foundation

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An Evening of Excellence

Coming This Fall !!

First Award Granted

The Somers Education Foundation announces the award of its first grant to the science department of the Somers Public Schools. This grant will allow 40 students a unique learning opportunity in the forensics field. The project is the “vision” of Mary Anne Butler, Science Specialist, who will supervise all facets of this program. The project is to construct a crime scene, where an act of arson occurs and students will be responsible for the investigation. Lou Bachetti, President of the Foundation states, “This unique project brings together many private and municipal resources for the benefit of our students.”

A ceremonial presentation and project overview will be held on Thursday December 2, at 10:00 am at the Somers Firehouse in the Craig Arnone Memorial Hall. The presentation will be followed by the “project burn” under the supervision of the Somers Fire Department. Students will conduct the arson investigation on December 7th and 8th. The public is invited to attend.

Project Partners

Somers Fire Department
Somers Fire Commission
David Birkenshaw, Electrical Contractor
Roger Baxter, State Fire Marshall’s Office (investigative dog Katie)
Ann Logan, Town Clerk
Connecticut Corrections Department
St. Paul/The Travelers-Engineering and Forensics Department (Mr. John Machnicki)

For Further Information Please Contact:
Chris Elia Somers Education Foundation 763-5773
 

Why an Education Foundation?

Simply put, tax support for public education has not kept pace with the community’s high expectations for students success. The Foundation will provide funding to augment the tax supported budget. The Foundations work may supplement the Board of Educations’ educational priorities, but it is not a substitute for them. The Foundation will not fund items and programs considered to be a normal part of the school budget.

About the Foundation

The Foundation is a non-political entity, independent of both the Board of Education and town government. It is registered with the State of Connecticut and with the Internal Revenue Service 501c3 and is bound by their regulations. It is governed by a volunteer board of directors who oversee the Foundations operation. The membership of the Foundations board includes Somers business persons, school parents, senior citizens, and other community leaders. Ex-officio board members include the Superintendent of Schools, Chairperson of the Board of Education, a member of the Board of Selectmen, and a certified public accountant.

What Does the Foundation Do?

• Raise private funds

• Provide grants to expand student’s horizons beyond the usual classroom experience

• Create partnerships with civic organizations, businesses and residents

• Administer scholarship programs

• Support professional educational development

How to Contribute

Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible. The Foundation welcomes cash and securities and may qualify for corporate matching funds. Individual time, skill, and expertise is also needed. Contributions can be made as one time donations or pledged over a period of time. Contributions can be sent to:

SOMERS EDUCATION
FOUNDATION
P.O. Box 624
Somers, CT 06071

“Expanding student’s horizons beyond the usual classroom experience.”