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2010-11 Programs(Posted May 24,2010)

In the last couple weeks, the district’s 2010-11 budget outlook has become more clear, which has allowed the LAEF board of directors to finalize its grant for next year. We’ve heard from many parents that they want LAEF to help save programs at risk of being cut, and that if we do, they’re willing to donate more. As a result, last Thursday LAEF voted to set next year’s fundraising goal at a record $2.35 million, an increase of $540,000 over this year’s grant.

Our 2010-11 grant will continue to support LAEF-backed programs like hands-on science, art, music and PE. The big increase in funding will cover things parents told us were most important to them:

  • Prevent increases in class sizes, keeping them at current levels* at all seven elementary schools (eliminating the need for multi-grade combination classes)
  • Maintain manageable class sizes and a broad selection of electives at both junior highs
  • Keep library hours at current levels

LAEF’s rescue plan, developed in cooperation with district administrators, principals and PTAs, will be incorporated into the overall educational program for 2010-11, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees at its meeting Monday May 24, 7pm in the district board room next to Covington School.

Don't wait until Back to School to make your 2010-11 tax-deductible LAEF contribution, Click here to start now. To reach our larger 2010-11 fundraising goal, we’re seeking a one-time donation of $1,000 per child or $100 per month per child through our website.

* K-3 class size maximum of 24, 4-6 class size maximum of 30

2009-10 Programs

The Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF) takes great pride in making your donations have a meaningful impact on our schools.  LAEF funded the following programs for the 2009-10 school year:

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAFF
Physical Education $345,000
Grades 4-6 Fine Arts 325,000
K-3 Class Size Reduction 310,000
Technology Specialists 285,000
Hands-on Science 115,000
Art Docents 50,000
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STAFF
Science Class Size Reduction 160,000
English Class Size Reduction 100,000
Social Studies Class Size Reduction 55,000
Technology Specialists 65,000
TOTAL FUNDING FOR 2009-10: $1,810,000
For details of programs funded by LAEF, please see our Fall 2009 Focus Annual Report.