OHS Foundation Goals
These are our goals for the 2008-2009 school year.
Our goals are fluid and will change as school and student needs change.
FACILITIES
| 1. Performing Arts Center Needs . . . . . . . . . . . .
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$2.0 million |
| (This will fulfill whatever needs are left uncovered
by the bond issue. Any excess funds will be divided between
our operating funds and the Endownment fund.) |
| 2. Library. Assist with books,
equipment, maintaining and expanding the archives, and other needs
not met in the current budget. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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$650,000 |
| (The national average in school libraries is 22
books per student. In California, the average is 17 books per
student. At Oceanside High School, it is 12 books per student.
We desperately need funds to improve our library for the betterment
of our students. There is no state money available for this
pressing need.) |
| 3. Library. Also for the library, funds are
needed for the necessary equipment and installation of an on-line
data system. . . . . . |
$1.25 million |
| (Online databases are essential tools for doing
research in today's world of computer based information.
California is the only state in the nation to not provide funds for
school library online databases.) |
| 4. Small beautification projects. (Trees,
landscaping, paint, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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$450,000 |
ENDOWMENT FUND
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1. Our goal for this year. . . . . . . . .
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$1.5 million |
STUDENT/STAFF
| 1. Scholarships -- as our funds grow, we will be able to
increase the number of scholarships awarded each year. |
| 2. Small Grants -- used by teachers for classrooms needs,
field trips, other supplies needed by the teachers |
| 3. Senior Ceremony -- increase Foundation participation in
the Senior Awards Ceremony. |
| 4. Speakers List/Senior Projects -- Assist as needed by
the school or students, maintain a Foundation presence. |
MEMBERSHIP/LEADERSHIP
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Publicity
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Communications/Newsletter
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Representation from Clubs, Staff and Boosters
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Increase participation of our alumni so that we continue to
grow and live on for the life of the school.
Anyone interested in being involved in any of these goals,
please submit your name and contact information to
board@ohsfoundation.org or mail to
Oceanside High School Foundation/Alumni Association, P. O. Box 58, Oceanside, CA
92049-0058. We are looking for committee leaders.
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