The Sparta Public Education Foundation was formed in 2004 by a group of community members who recognized the need for an organization which would help to develop additional financial resources to support the education mission of the Sparta Area School District. It the past several years, the Foundation has provided thousands of dollars to staff members to promote innovative educational programs. The Foundation also provides scholarships annually to graduating seniors.
The mission statement of the Foundation is "Acquire and provide resources to enhance the education in our community." The Foundation further defines its mission with the following statements of purpose:
• Improve student achievement and development.
• Encourage community involvement and partnerships.
• Promote public education.
• Provide enhanced learning opportunities.
• Recognize outstanding contributions to our schools.
Sparta Public Education Foundation
Board of Directors
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Dr. Tom Brown
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Neal MacCallum |
Dr. Burr Nussdorfer |
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Tim McClain
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Kristy Theirl |
Dr. Jon Williamson |
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Lori Ascher
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Beth Miller |
Dr. Michael Pace * |
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Kevin Riley
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Linda Winterton |
Joseph Atteln |
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Dawn Wood-Quast
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Marjorie Lakowske |
Scott Siver |
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Ted Radde
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Bev Burke |
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* Current Foundation President
Why give to the Sparta Public Education Foundation?
Donations to the Foundation will be used to provide programs and resources not typically available to Sparta students due to the limits of the Wisconsin school finance formula. Although it is a "high aid" district, in the current school year the District will spend $600 less per pupil than the state average for instruction costs.
2008 Foundation Scholarship Application
2008 June Family Scholarship Application
The Sparta Public Education Foundation is recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Gifts to the Foundation may be sent to:
Sparta Public Education Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 371
Sparta, WI 54656-0371
