Novato Foundation For Public Education

Draft Mission and History

The mission of the Novato Foundation for Public Education is to promote educational excellence for all students in the Novato Public Schools. In galvanizing the community around our public schools through outreach and fundraising, we support and enrich the future of our children and the vitality of our community.

NFPE was established in 2003 by a group of concerned parents, teachers, business and community leaders.

For reference:

Definition of mission: n. a continuing task or responsibility that one is destined or fitted to do or specially called upon to undertake sny. Calling, lifework, vocation

Purpose: template for future actions and decisions

Examples:

CCEF: "CCEF is dedicated to strengthening public education by facilitating the creation, growth and effectiveness of local education foundations." www.cceflink.org

San Ramon Valley Education Fund: " To enrich and augment the educational program of the SRVUSD. To foster, build, stimulate, maintain and enhance educational excellence in the SRVUSD." www.srvef.org

Nevada City Schools Foundation: "The mission of the Nevada City Schools Foundation is to provide funding to the students of the Nevada City School District to enhance and enrich Art and Technology programs." www.nccn.net/~ncsf

Marin Community Foundation: "The mission of the MCF is to encourage and apply philanthropic contributions to help improve the human condition, embrace diversity, promote a humane and democratic society, and enhance the community's quality of life, now and for future generations." www.marincf.org

Berkeley Public Education Foundation: "Restoring excellence in Berkeley Public Schools" www.bpef-online.org