Who We Are
OUR HISTORY
Chartered in 1995, the Cartersville Schools Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation created for the purpose of promoting educational achievement and excellence in the City of Cartersville's public schools. The original goal of the Foundation was to provide funding for classroom grants and assist in teacher recognition. Today, the Foundation provides funding for projects and programs designed to enhance the educational experience of students and educators, which cannot be funded with tax monies, and provides needs-based scholarships to students as early as the 6th grade.
OUR MISSION
To enhance and improve educational opportunities in Cartersville City Schools so every student is successful and prepared for life after high school, whether they attend college, obtain technical training, or enter the military or workforce.
OUR CORE VALUES
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Excellence in Education - Supporting student success at all levels.
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Transparency - Maintaining open communication with all stakeholders.
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Equity - Promoting practices that assist in closing the achievement gap.
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Community Involvement - Encouraging and fostering community involvement.
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Future Focused - Encouraging activities that prepare all students for a post-secondary education and life beyond.
OUR BOARD
The Cartersville Schools Foundation is a group of business and community leaders who work together to improve and enhance educational opportunities in the Cartersville City Schools. This is done through the oversight of programs to improve students performance and raising funds for scholarships and teacher and staff support.
Lisa Bell
Executive Director
Cartersville City Schools
Audrey Andersen
Vice-Chair
Community Member
Beth Slocum
Secretary
Today's Dentistry
Jay Choate
Board Chairman
White & Choate, LLC
Barry Justus
Treasurer
Ameris Bank
Dr. Marc Feuerbach
Superintendent
Cartersville City Schools