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Foundation for Clovis Schools Annual Report Community donors, volunteers impact lives of students and educators

Why a Foundation for Clovis Schools

Clovis Uniﬁed must do more with less. In the 2021-22 school year, the district’s
per-student funding was an average of $2,610 lower than any other district in Fresno County. That represents $108 million less funds that could have beneﬁt-ed kids in the classroom with programs, materials and curriculum.
The Foundation for Clovis Schools exists to help bridge this funding gap. It is a dedicated group of 15 volunteer board members who raise dollars through the generosity of community
members and businesses in order to	to continue innovating and students to provide ways for Clovis Uniﬁed educators	continue pursuing their dreams.

2021-22 Funding Clovis Uniﬁed*	$9,975
Per Student Fresno County Average	$12,585

*Clovis Unified does not meet the state’s 55% criteria of qualifying students to receive certain funds, even though the district has 49.3% – some 21,000 students – who are economically disadvantaged, foster youth or English learners.

2021-22 Foundation Highlights

33 CLASSROOM, SCHOOL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS GRANTS Awarded $200,065 to support innova-tive projects that help teachers engage and enhance student learning and expe-riences.

147 NEW TEACHER GRANTS Presented a total of $29,220 to new 2021-22 teachers to help prepare their classrooms to be vibrant environments for students.

16 STUDENTS OF PROMISE SCHOLARSHIPS Encouraged 16 remarkable 11th graders to pursue their goals with a scholarship upon enrollment into post-secondary education, totaling $32,000.

130 LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ATTENDEES Supported the launch of the Doc B Leadership Academy to provide train-ing, materials and mentorship to Clovis Unified administrators in the district’s 11 leadership principles.

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