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The Levy County Schools Foundation was established in 1989 to promote and enhance the quality of education in all Levy County Schools.The Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt corporation created to expand the ability of local businesses, community groups and individuals to provide scholarships and fund special programs for Levy County students and their schools.
Mission Statement:
We are committed to supporting public education in Levy County by developing resources to encourage educational innovation, promote and recognize excellence and address the needs of all students, faculty, and staff. We serve collaboratively with business and community members as an independent 501(c)3 organization.
Board of Directors
Executive Committee:
President: Robert (Bob) Williams-Director of Levy, Gilchrist, & Suwannee Counties Housing Authority
Vice President: Phil Parker-Plum Creek Timber Inc,Senior Resource Manager
Secretary: Candy Dean-Levy County School Board, Director of Personnel
Treasurer: Andy Lott-Capital City Bank Vice President, Chiefland Branch
Board Members:
Jeffrey Beauchamp-Beauchamp and Edwards, Certified Public Accountants
Dara Bergdoll-Stonehedge Farms South Inc., Office Manager
Paige Brookins-Hudson Properties and Levy County School Board Member
Heath Davis-Drummond Community Bank, Vice President Cedar Key Branch
Jeff Edison-School Board of Levy County, Director of Administration
Carla Groleau-Progress Energy, Community Relations Manager
Bill Hammond-City of Chiefland, Director of Building and Zoning
Jeff Harris-TARMAC, Plant Manager: King Road Mine
Robert Hastings (Ex-Officio)-School Board of Levy County, Superintendent
Carol Jones-School Board of Levy County, Coordinator of Vocational, School to Work and Testing
Ben Lott-Drummond Community Bank, Vice President Chiefland Branch
Dr. Bill Martin-Martin Orthodonics, DDS
Melissa Seay-Perkins State Bank, Senior Vice President COO
Bobbie Smith- Community and Education Advocate
Keith Stewart, Minister of Morriston Baptist Church
Tami Wain-School Board of Levy County, Personnel Secretary
Highlights of foundation programs
STARS Gala (formerly Superintendent’s Gala)-premier fundraiser event
Black Stallion Literacy Program-all 4th grade students
Evening of Excellence honoring Teacher, ESP, and Volunteer of the Year from each school and awarding of District Employees of the Year
Classroom Grants-provided through employee payroll deductions, and corporate sponsors
Student Scholarship Program-over $84,000 awarded in 2009
Stuff the Bus-community donations of school supplies
New Employee Orientation
Funding to promote Career and Technical Education for Students and Adults, resources for low performing students, classroom supplies for academic enhancement, and instructional support for teachers
Beast Feast-Fundraising Community Event-1st year
Bike A Thon-Fundraising Community Event-1st year
Breakfast with the Superintendent-1st year
Updated: 11/17/09
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