LSC Update: Allocation of WatersToday Funds

We are starting off the school year with an unprecedented level of collaboration between community stakeholders, including the WatersToday fundraising team, school administration and instructional leadership team, staff, and the local school council (LSC), in the allocation of funds raised by WatersToday last year. At Tuesday’s meeting, the LSC voted to approve the recommended allocation of these funds for continued funding and personnel support for of our ecology program, essentials programs and recess/lunch programs, as well as the second phase of our technology upgrade, continued implementation of the STEAM initiative at each grade level, expanded after school programming, and collaboration time for the instructional leadership team with our grade level teacher teams. Below is the breakdown:

• $42,500 for 4 new Chromebook carts, each with 32 Chromebooks
• $4,750 for new color printers/scanners
• $5,000 for essentials class supplies ($1,000 per program)
• $5,500 for STEAM materials 
• $4,000 for ILT to lead GLTM PLC (paid collaboration time)
• $9,000 for coaching stipends
• $4,500 for after-school clubs
• $2,750 for additional funds for 2018 spring non-tech wishlist

None of these programs, initiatives or materials could have been funded directly by our school budget. These unique learning opportunities are made possible through generous donations and support from Waters families, community members and local businesses. Thank you again to everyone who donated to WatersToday over the years. Here's to another great year!