Mission StatementThe mission of the Moore Public Schools Foundation for Academic Excellence is to enhance, expand, and enrich students' educational experiences through private donations and gifts. HistoryAcademic excellence has always been the focus of the Moore Public Schools. In 1995, a group of thirty community leaders comprising a cross section of the community, established the Moore Public Schools Foundation for Academic Excellence. The foundation is a non profit, tax exempt organization. The Foundation members are dedicated to the belief that public education can be endowed in the same spirit as higher education, expressed through broad based local community support. Support of the School System The Foundation's support for the school system comes predominantly in the form of grants awarded to innovative teachers. Every teacher in the Moore system is eligible to submit grant proposals. Such proposals are reviewed for their proposed curriculum enriching properties, and as many as funds allow are selected to receive stipends. Awarded grant funds may be used for:•Additional materials and supplies for required teaching units•Specialized non-funded equipment•Stipends for visiting instructors or speakers•Field trips•Academic fairs•Materials for supplemental instructional programs•Other items that add to the student's educational experienceFoundation members believe that teacher grants help turn good ideas into better educational opportunities for our children. Foundation Goals •To enhance academic excellence in the Moore schools by providing funding not available through public sources.•To better inform the community about strengths and innovative programs of the public schools•To build public confidence in the schools.•To encourage community and business involvement in the public schools in a positive and supportive manner.•To obtain financial resources on behalf of the school system