Education Foundation
Executive Board:
Director at Large: Jerry Hanszen
Director at Large: Jim Payne
Director at Large: John C. Ray
Vice President: Kevin Smith
Secretary: Jarrod Bitter
Director at Large: Tate Barber
President: Sallie Lipsey
Executive Director: Cynthia Harkrider
Treasurer: Matt Pool
Executive Assistant & Office Manager: Jean Thomas
Board of Directors:
Gene Giles
Stuart Lipsey
Brett Biggs
Tanner Andrus
Rose Helen Reid
Ginger McLaughlin
Misty Ladymon
Tonya Cooke
Kelly Reed-Hirsch
Paula Jamerson
Gina Sue Bradley
Christie Goodson-Chandler
Dr. Wayne Kyle
Not Pictured: Paul Beatty, Dr. Ben Donald, Kathleen Kruebbe, Rick Oliver, Randy Taylor
In twenty-one years, the CISD Education Foundation has funded over 968 grants for important educational activities, innovative teacher training, new technology, and cultural programs which could not be provided within the budget of CISD. Your tax-deductible gift to the foundation touches every child from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Education Foundation also sponsors the CISD Alumni Association and the Academic Recognition Banquet, which honors students who graduate in the top 10% of their class.
The Carthage ISD Education Foundation
Is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit tax-exempt philanthropic organization of citizens
Shares a vision of enhancing education in Carthage ISD
Works to increase private support for educational activities in Carthage ISD
Benefits Carthage ISD students and staff by supporting activities not funded by tax dollars
Fosters creative approaches to education through private grants and involvement
Awards Foundation funds through a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of business, community, and education leaders