SJTA Foundation Fund
SJTA Foundation Fund Activity Award
Did you know that all of the proceeds collected from our Skits n Frenzy teacher talent show are used for Foundation Fund Enrichment Awards?
Contact:
SJTAFoundationFund@gmail.com
Committee: Abby Stone, Brian Hallett, Donna Sievers, Donna Stuckey, Jennifer Peters, Jessica Bibbins, Jessica Horning, Judith Whitney, Laurie Rowsam, Lindsey Parish, Tayler Sorell, and Traci Jones.
Purpose:
The South Jefferson Teacher's Association Foundation Fund was established in 1989 as a means to provide recognition and financial assistance for students who wish to attend enrichment activities which a sponsoring teacher feels will enhance the students’ experience at South Jefferson in our regular academic or extra-curricular programs.
Criteria:
- Any student in Grades K-12, who is presently enrolled in the South Jefferson Central School District, is eligible to apply for this award.
- The program must be deemed beneficial to the student's educational experience.
- Priority to one-time or once a year activities will be given over continued activities.
- Programs may include but are not limited to, academics, fine arts, leadership, cultural and sports-related activities.
- Requests involving monthly or yearly memberships or dues, or uniforms will not be given consideration.
- Organized Group Trips which are already partially financed through organized fundraising activities will not be given consideration.
- Due to legal restrictions, Church-related programs will not be given consideration.
Application Process and Presentation of Awards:
- The deadline for application submissions is June 14, 2024.
- A member of the Foundation Fund committee will reach out to the applicant if more information is needed to process the award.
- All applications must have a sponsoring teacher or coach who is associated with the student at the time of the application. Faculty and staff cannot sponsor their own children.
- Applications should be completed by the student with help from a parent or teacher as needed. Student input is a requirement.
- All submitted applications will be reviewed by the Foundation Fund committee within one week of the deadline.
- Students can apply for an award two times during their years at South Jefferson, at any grade level.
- Any future changes to the number of awards or the amount of the awards will be reviewed annually by the Foundation Fund committee.
Foundation Fund Award Guidelines | |
Program Cost | Award Amount |
Less than $100 | Full amount of the program |
More than $100 | $100 |
Foundation Fund Payment Options
Option 1: Payment directly to activity sponsor The foundation fund committee will send a check in accordance with the award guidelines directly to the activity sponsor before the registration deadline. You must provide appropriate documentation. (For example, a camp brochure) |
Option 2: Payment reimbursement You pay for the activity directly and then a reimbursement check will be sent out in accordance with the award distribution table for this activity. You must provide proof that the activity was attended/completed. |
Examples of Enrichment Opportunities
Here is a list of activities that previous award recipients have experience using Foundation Fund Awards.- SJ Summer Youth Program
- SJ Summer Sports Camps
- Oswegatchie Camp
- JCC Youth Programs
- Clarkson University Summer Camps
- Camp Talooli
- Camp Wabasso
- Beaver Camp