EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR NORTH FOREST ISD ORGANIZES
Houston, TX —Planning for an education foundation to support North Forest ISD began during the 2009-10 school year. In March 2010 a steering committee was appointed to establish a foundation. Michael Dirden is chairman of the steering committee. Other members of the committee include Dr. Elaine Bailey, Anitra Brown, Sheron Bruno, Phillip Paul Bryant, Gabrielle Cone, Iris Cross, Shelia Dansby Harvey, Maceo Dillard, Aaron Dockery, Jessica L. Elliott, Dr. Robin M. Elliott, Glenda Sims, Dr. Jeffrey J. Guidry, Debra Harpers, Michael R. Harris, Lt. Col. Hawkins, Gilbert Hoffman, Lester D. Howard, Lafayette Howell, Hazel Jones, Dr. Kindlelyn Lane, Elaine McGee, Reginald Moore, Twania Murphy, Toni Neely-Dunn, Robert Prather, Millanee Reed, Danielle Saizan, Travis Weatherspoon, Ronald M. Wilson and Charles Y. Yaple. Superintendent Dr. Adrian Johnson and Nakisha Myles, Director of Communications and Community Relations are also involved in the planning process for the foundation.
At the July 21, 2010 organizational meeting of the Education Foundation for North Forest ISD, the following officers were elected: Michael Dirden, President; Dr. Elaine Bailey, Vice-president of Programs and Allocations; Michael J. Harris, Vice-president of Development; Phillip Paul Bryant, Vice-president of Community Relations; Twania Murphy, Secretary; and Maceo Dillard, Treasurer. Other members of the Board of Directors are Dr. Robin M. Elliott and Dr. Kindlelyn Lane.
The Education Foundation for North Forest ISD is being created to promote excellence in education by providing supplemental funds for enrichment purposes in program areas not funded by the North Forest Independent School District. Funding will not replace or alter use of funds from traditional tax-based sources.
The Education Foundation for North Forest ISD, a public, independent, nonprofit corporation, will be governed by a board of directors representing a cross section of citizens who are dedicated to education and share a vision for excellence. Members of the committee began meeting in the spring and will continue their work in the fall and early next year. The committee has secured the Foundation’s 501(c)(3) status and plans to launch its Founding Donor Campaign in spring 2011.
For more information on the Education Foundation for North Forest ISD, contact Nakisha Myles at North Forest ISD at 713.491.1035.