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.

Board of Directors
Missy Seay, President
Bob Willliams, Vice President
Dara Bergdoll, Secretary
Heath Davis, Treasurer
Laura Slaback, Executive Director
Tami Wain, Administrative Assistant

Board Members:
Jeffery Beauchamp
Dara Bergdoll
Paige Brookins
Candy Dean
Jeff Edison
Rosemary Fagler
Carol Jones
Andy Lott
Bill Martin
Phil Parker
Bennitt Patterson
Bobbi Smith
Keith Stewart
Tony Sturtevant

Foundation Objectives

• To raise and invest funds for scholarships
• To be an advocate for our school system.
• To serve as an agent to manage grants
• To act as a clearinghouse for donations (monies and/or gifts) to our schools.
• To promote incentive programs for our students and teachers.

Scholarships and Projects

• Distributing over $53,000 in scholarships annually to graduating Seniors
• State of Florida Match Grants matched with private local funds since 2001 a total of $205,000
• Read 2 Succeed: Reading Mentoring Program for low performing students
• M.M. Parrish Golf Tournament for Reading:  $10,250.00
  "Superintendent's Gala" Fund Raising Event
  "Evening of Excellence" to honor outstanding Teachers, Staff Professionals and Volunteers of the Year Recognition
  Welcome Teacher & Staff Orientation
• Classroom Grants:  Mini-grants for classroom teachers
     NICE Grants:  (New Ideas in Classroom Education) - $10,000 annually
     Suncoast for Kids:  Classroom Grants $1,350
     CITIGROUP Team Teacher Grants:  $1,200
     GFWC Williston Jr. Woman's Club Classroom Grants:  $6,500
      Plum Creek Timber Company Grant:  $8,500
      Progress Energy Technology Grant:  $17,000
  Levy Star Scholars:  Florida Pre-Paid Tuition Scholarships
  "Black Stallion" Reading Program for 4th Graders
  "Stuff The Bus" Annual Collection of Supplies for Teachers & Students

 Updated: 6/26/07