BPS Foundation reports increased giving, $628,000 projected return to district programs
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The BPS Foundation told the board it is on pace to return about $628,000 to district programs this year, expanded scholarship awards and classroom grants, and previewed upcoming alumni and fundraising events.
John Cassello delivered an update from the Bellevue Public Schools Foundation, outlining programs, recent growth in giving and upcoming events.
Cassello described the foundation27s operations (classroom grants, scholarships, Kidstime before/after-school programs and alumni engagement) and said the organization is on pace to give back approximately $628,000 this fiscal year. "We're on pace to give back $628,000 this year, which is, just amazing," he said.
He noted the foundation supports district needs beyond direct classroom grants, including scholarships (this year27s scholarship applications run Dec. 1-Jan. 31), elementary-building-start funds, and help for student food-service accounts. Cassello also previewed events—an inaugural alumni hall of fame and continued fundraising activities—and said the foundation aims to remain flexible in how it deploys funds to meet varying school needs.
Board members thanked the foundation for the partnership and engaged in a brief Q&A on program details and how schools request support.