SchoolForce raises funds each year to support students in the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District from our parents and businesses in the community. SchoolForce fundraising always supports the following school year, because we need to know the funds raised before the District can allocate the budget and hire necessary staff.
Professional Development – Professional development programs and resources for our teachers, including year-round instructional and STEM coaches.
Art – Funding art supplies and curriculum for all grade levels to provide a well-rounded education and creative outlet to students.
Technology – Funding for the District’s 1:1 student device initiative so every student has access to current technology needed for educational instruction. Includes Chromebooks for in-school and at-home learning.
Innovation Grants – From technology to books and maker kits, SchoolForce Innovation Grants fund innovative, educational activities across all grades and schools. This year we are expanding the grants to include technology that can help teachers with distance learning.
Middle School Sports & Music – Funding middle school competitive sports to promote health and leadership – dependent this year on guidelines established by the county. Funding Music Boosters and instrument music and repair to advance our students’ musical pursuits.
Elementary Physical Education – Funding Physical Education Specialists salaries provides students fun, safe physical education programs that promote health and are correlated to stronger academic performance.
Because of your incredible generosity and corporate matching last school year (2019-20), SchoolForce is able to supply the District with funds for these new initiatives focused on enhancing the distance learning experience:
Last year, SchoolForce spent $2,051,647 supporting students. See below for the breakdown. You can also view SchoolForce’s 2019-2020 Annual Report for additional details.
District Funding | ||
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Reading/Literacy Teachers | $275,125 | Partially funded through other sources |
Music Teachers | $394,000 | |
Science Teachers | $322,114 | |
Library Specialists | $198,000 | |
Fund-A-Need | $99,911 | K-2 Chromebooks; 3-5 classroom libraries; 6-8 web management (GoGuardian software) |
STEM Initiatives | $216,619 | STEM Coach, science/maker materials |
Counseling Staff | $347,231 | |
TK-5 PE and 6-8 Sports | $35,000 | |
Music (6-8) | $12,000 | |
Direct Funding | ||
Art in Action/6-8 Electives | $104,302 | Funded directly to school PTAs |
Innovation Grants | $47,344 | Funded directly to teachers |
TOTAL | $2,051,647 |