Class of '80 Fund Request

This fund is established by members and supporters of the Caldwell High School Graduating Class of 1980 with the desire to fund extrabudgetary educational programs that support early learning for Preschool through Third grade students in Caldwell School District #132, Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho.

Geographic Scope: Caldwell School District #132, Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho

Eligible Applicants: Teachers employed in elementary schools in CSD #132

Focus Areas: Early learning programs for Preschool through Third grade students

Award Amounts: $250, $500, $750, $1,000

Selection Criteria: Requests will be reviewed annually and selection will be made by a standing committee appointed by the Class of 1980 under the direction of the CFEO Executive Board. Decisions will be based on the program meeting the following criteria:

• Request made by teacher(s) employed in an elementary school in CSD #132
• Proposed program is based upon child development principles
• Program will have positive effects upon participant child outcomes
• Program has well-designed learning activities
• Program has specific learning goals

Contact Information:

• Mailing Address: Caldwell Foundation for Educational Opportunity, PO BOX 122, Caldwell, ID 83606
• Initial Approvers: Kathleen O'Bannon, Carol Ozuna, Chuck Knox, Bill Gigray, John Dean, Chuck Randolph, Joan Van Schoiack

Application Process

Application Form: Two-step form available at cfeo.org/class-of-80-fund-request/

Required Information:

1. Applicant Name (First, Last)
2. Email address
3. Work phone and cell phone
4. School name and address
5. Amount Requested ($250, $500, $750, or $1,000)
6. Total cost of program
7. Number of students
8. Description of proposed educational program addressing compliance with selection criteria
9. Explanation of why program is not funded or not fully funded by School District
10. Other sources of funding sought and expected additional funding amounts
11. File attachment (up to 512 MB, max 3 files)
12. Initial Approver selection from provided list

Submission Format: Online form