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  Advancing Educational Experiences for Boys and Girls in Candler County Schools
Post Office Box 21
Metter, Georgia 30439

Board of Education
210 South College Street
Metter, Georgia 30439 (912) 685-5713
www.metter.org
candlereducationfoundation@gmail.com 		 


Candler County Educational Foundation gives away $6,610!

 

The Candler County Educational Foundation met recently and approved over $6500 in grants for Candler County students. The list of grants awarded include $180 for 36 students to compete in a regional math competition February 10th, $96 for hands-on Math manipulatives for Hannah Youngblood’s class, over $1600 for music and art enhancements (equipment, supplies, and instruments) grades k-8, and over $4500 for MMS and MHS students to travel to Atlanta for Georgia United Nations Assembly in March. The Education Foundation raises money annually for the purpose of funding innovative learning opportunities for students in Candler County Schools. Total grants awarded for the school year exceed $20,000 to date. 100% of the donations to the Foundation go directly to student learning activities. Thanks to all who give to make these grants possible!


Board of Trustees

Luke Lanier, Chairman
Vice President, Metter Bank
Eddy Jones, Vice-Chairman
Retired, Pineland Telephone 
Chandra Brown
Consultant & Owner,
Influence Advocacy, LLC
Steven Snell
Assistant Vice President
Pineland Telephone
Jincy Fordham
Retired Educator,
Candler County School System
Letrell Thomas
Education Administrator
Ex Officio Trustees
Dr. Bubba Longgrear, 
Superintendent,
Candler County Schools
Cheryl Hendricks
Member, Candler County Board of Education

Our Mission Our community-based, non-profit organization's mission is to promote and support educationally enriching experiences for girls and boys attending Candler County Schools.

Our Purpose The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a means through which grants and gifts contributed by individuals, businesses, corporations and other resources can be utilized to enhance the educational opportunities in Candler County Public Schools.

Our Goal Our community-based, non-profit organization's mission is to promote and support educationally enriching experiences for girls and boys attending Candler County Schools.

Our Commitments

  • We commit to operate this Foundation with integrity.
  • We commit to review all applications that meet the criteria.
  • We commit to utilize 100% of the contributions to advance learning experiences for Candler County Public School students.

How contributions will be used

Examples are as follows:
  • Innovative projects to extend learning
  • Artist in residence
  • Special performances
  • Scholastic teams
  • Literary events
  • Equipment










How To Make a Contribution The Foundation will utilize your gifts to provide valuable experiences for the students in our schools. Please consider any one of these possible methods of contributing:


Cash: Send us a check today in any amount! "In Memory" or "In Honor" Gifts are a great way to honor or remember someone special in your life.

Annual Gift: Set up an annual gift to the Foundation. Call us, and we will show you how easily your wishes can be put in motion.

Payroll Deduction: Many local businesses can deduct your gift from your payroll checks in any amount you designate. Consider contributing a weekly amount to be deducted from your check.

Major Gifts: The Foundation would welcome the opportunity to discuss with you a major gift ($5000 and over) to be used either for general funding of the Foundation's work or for designated areas you specify. Please contact any of our trustees.

Deferred Gifts: The Foundation will be glad to work with your attorney, accountant or financial planner in setting up the appropriate instrument for your Deferred Gifts to the Foundation. Wills, life estates, life insurance and many other opportunities are available.

Grants: The Foundation is always looking for opportunities to apply for Grants that may be available from a number of public or private foundations or organizations. If you know of such an organization, tell us about it, and someone from our organization will happily follow-up on your suggestions.

All gifts to the Candler County Public Schools Foundation are tax deductible as allowed by law. For specific questions about the tax deductibility of your gift, it is recommended that you consult your tax advisor.
 
Metter Intermediate School Social Studies & Science Fair
 
Innovative Learning Center, K8 Educational Facility
 
 
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 by Selby Cody Voss

    During the January board meeting of Candler County Board of Education, board members recognized retired teacher Vicki Lane for her time and dedication to enhancing the educational experience of local students through the Candler County Educational Foundation.
    Dr. Nancy Norton, chairman of the Foundation, spoke fondly of Lane and her service with the Foundation. 
    “Vicki started at the very beginning as one of our members, and as a former teacher, she provided a wonderful insight to what was needed in the school system and what we could do to help,” Dr. Norton said.  
    Since its inception in 2006, Lane has served as a member of the educational foundation, and in acknowledgment of those 10 years of service, the board and other members of the foundation presented her with a plaque on Thursday.
    As a closing remark, Lane commented, “Thank you so much. I’ve loved all the memories I have, and though I’m going to make new ones, I’ll always cherish these.” 
    In other news of the meeting …
•    The MIS Robotics Team, the Rockin’ Rookies, was recognized.
•    The board introduced the new Archway executive, Catherine Muse. 
•    Financial reports were approved.
•    Craig Lanier was re-elected as chairman and Rhonda Hendrix was re-elected as vice-chairman.
•    The board re-elected Marc Bruce of Edenfield, Cox, Bruce, and Classens as board attorney. 
•    The 2016 board meeting dates and times were approved to keep the present schedule. Regularly scheduled monthly meetings are every third Thursday at 5 p.m., and board workshops are on the Tuesday before at 8 a.m. 
•    The December 2015 board minutes were approved. 
•    Various fundraisers were approved. 
•    Calendars for FY16-17 and FY17-18 were approved.