Consortium of Florida Education Foundations

Columbia County

Mission Statement: The Columbia Public Schools Foundation is a non-profit, non-political organization whose mission is to motivate, promote and reward excellence in the teachers and students in the Columbia County School System. We are concerned solely with academics, and serve all grades from PreK-12.

Executive Committee:

President - Janie Hollis, Retired Director of Educational Technology
Vice President - none
Treasurer - Joshua Owens, Richard E. Parker CPA
Secretary - Martha Maxwell, Retired Teachers

Board Members:

Martha Mawell - Retired Teacher

Bruce Drawdy - Drawdy Insurance

Barbara C. Carpenter - Retired

Connie Fedele - Retired Director of Federal Projects

Janie Hollis - retired Director of Educational Technology

Joshua Owens - Richard E. Parker CPA

Highlights of Foundation Programs:

The Columbia Public Schools Foundation, Inc. is a tax exempt, 501(c) 3 not for profit organization with the sole purpose of raising funds to support and enhance Columbia County School System programs. The foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors with oversight from the superintendent and the Columbia County School Board.

What Does The Foundation Do?

1. Organizes an annual fund drive to raise money to maximize grant matching opportunities.

2. Recognizes the Columbia County Teachers and School-Related Employees of the Year.

3. Offers encouragement and support to all members of our school system, particularly students, by way of letters, comments, and other forms of recognitions.

4. Selectively funds academic competitions.

5. Selectively funds travel for qualified students participating in national contests.

6. Celebrates the good things in our education system by hosting occasions to thank donors, recognizing teachers and school-related employees, and highlighting worthy students.

7. Manages private donations for student scholarships.

Updated: 8/22/07