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Alumni group asks Harlandale ISD for fundraising, volunteer partnerships

Harlandale Independent School District Board of Trustees · February 19, 2026

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Summary

Frontier Legacy Foundation told the Harlandale ISD board it is accepting donations and seeks three district partnerships — networking to identify sponsors, structured volunteer roles for alumni, and clarity on gap-funding needs — while setting a multi-year fundraising goal of $335,000.

Jacob Martinez, a Harlandale alumnus representing the Frontier Legacy Foundation, told the Harlandale ISD board on Feb. 18 that the alumni-driven nonprofit is ready to accept donations and asked the district for three kinds of support: help connecting to local sponsors, structured volunteer engagement opportunities for alumni, and clearer communication about where gap funding is needed.

Martinez said the foundation has nearly met an initial sponsorship goal of $20,000 and outlined a broader, multiyear fundraising target of $335,000 to support programs and enrichment opportunities the district cannot fully fund. "When alumni and leadership stand together, there is no limit to what our students can become," Martinez said, describing the foundation's focus on gap funding and alumni mentorship.

The board and district staff responded with offers to help publicize the foundation and connect Martinez with potential corporate partners. Trustees noted a conflict of interest rule that prevents sitting board members from serving on the foundation's board but pledged to share contact information with community members and former trustees who can serve as donors and volunteers. Trustees and staff named local partners already in preliminary conversations with the foundation, including Valero and local business leaders.

Martinez distributed a strategic plan and said the foundation is organizing sponsorship and fundraising activities, including outreach to corporate and community partners. Board members asked for contact details and meeting dates so they could refer potential sponsors and community members.

Next step: Martinez and the foundation will share contact information and meeting schedules with board staff so trustees can refer and recruit community donors and volunteers. The board did not take formal action on the request during the meeting.