In November 2008 $47,000 were distributed to our schools. Our major focus during 2007 and 2008 was increasing the endowment fund, therefore less immediate use funds were available for distribution then in the previous years.

HMB High School: $53,923.00 – Impact: 1,031 Students

The High School Principal Susan Million met with Department Heads and PAC.  She combined our funds with those of a one-time block grant from the State of 45,771.00 to help fund the following programs and projects.

“This school year, 06-07, was not a typical year. Not only did we receive a generous amount of money from Back to Basics, the schools also received One-Time Block Grant monies from the state ($45,771). The amount spent exceeds the amount allocated through Back-to-Basics because we combined the sources of money.

At the beginning of the year, I met with the following groups and individuals to have them start thinking about their “wish list”: Department Chairs, art teachers, music teachers, physical education teachers, and a technology committee. At each of these meetings, we discussed the money available and started generating a list of needs for the school. Each of the individuals that I initially spoke with had over a month to talk to their department members and colleagues about other items or needs that needed to be considered when making our final list. Once the general list was made, the Department Chairs and I met to prioritize items. The final list was submitted to the high school’s School Site Council for final approval. The original “wish list” far exceeded the amounts allocated; therefore, I shared the funding allocations with the high school’s Parent Advisory Council. They have also gracious funded several items on the overall list to make most if not all of the teacher’s dreams come true.”  Susan Million, Principal

Cunha Middle School: $37,605. – Impact:  719 Students

“The Cunha Education Foundation has always managed and distributed donations from Back to Basics to Cunha Intermediate School.  The School Site Council and all other parent support groups will be informed in order to access funds as needed.

Some or all of the following projects will be funded this year by the Cabrillo Education Foundation (Back to Basics)  funds we received this year. Costs will vary for all expenses. Minutes from monthly Ed Fund meetings will be available at the end of 2006-2007 school year. “

Michael Andrews, Principal

El Granada Elementary School: $26,203. – Impact: 501 Students

El Granada Principal Melinda Fore and her staff came to consensus using a process called the Four Horsemen.
The Staff recommendations were then taken to the Site Council for input and approval.

Farallone View Elementary School: $24,059. – Impact: 460 Students

The PTA, ED Fund and representative teachers from each group determined the expenditure of the funds.

Hatch Elementary School: $26,987.  – Impact: 516 Students  
Principal Mark Loos held several meetings with PTO officers, representatives from ELAC and SIPA to set priorities and reach consensus.

Kings Mountain Elementary School:  $4,027. – Impact 77 Students

Pilarcitos High School

“Our parent group, our teachers, and I discussed several options for using your very generous and kind donation.

We decided that we could best use your very important donation to help pay for an on-line curriculum called PLATO that our students can access everyday via our school computers.  PLATO is a flexible curriculum resource that encompasses remedial and core curriculum across disciplines. It is a valuable tool for that adapts to struggling students individual needs, and helps each student to focus on subjects of interest while working to overcome struggles with subjects that present greater challenges.”