The Schools Foundation’s vision is to be the driving force for educational excellence.
OUR MISSION
The Schools Foundation’s mission is to create higher expectations and widespread community support for Madison County schools, leading to world-class performance of principals, teachers and students.
The Schools Foundation is a 501c-3 non-profit organization supporting the three public school systems in Madison County, Alabama. The foundation serves as an advocate and leading organization for community engagement, as well as a vehicle for individuals and businesses to support public education. In 2000, the Huntsville City Schools Foundation and the Madison County Schools Foundation combined to form one education foundation to serve all three school systems in Madison County.
The Schools Foundation is one of the few education foundations in the United States that supports multiple school systems.
We believe: that there is nothing more important than our students; that parent, business, and community involvement are essential; that teachers must have personal and career development opportunities that help inspire and prepare students to be successful; that on-going communication among stakeholders creates mutual trust and respect; that we cannot solely depend on local, state and federal governments to fully meet our needs; and that every constituency within the community has a stake and deserves a voice in the success of public and private education.
OUR GOALS
1. Work to advance education in public schools in
MadisonCounty
2. Support initiatives that promote high
expectations for professional leadership
3. Work to ensure an engaged and involved
community in order to create a strong sense of belonging, caring, involvement,
and support.
4. Develop pathways for cross district
collaboration and support
5. Develop and implement strategies for financial
stability of the foundation and support of educational needs
Who are we?
The Schools Foundation is made up of an all-volunteer board, and a growing number of volunteers and committee members who are interested in working on one or more initiatives of The Schools Foundation. There’s a place for everyone with a desire to make a difference and have a voice for education in Huntsville, Madison City, and Madison County. Contact our office for more information.
BOARD OFFICERS:
D. Scott McLain, President, Coldwell Banker Commercial McLain Real Estate
Tim Singleton, Vice President, Worthington Federal Bank
Beth Martin, Treasurer, Worthington Federal Bank
Donna Savage, Secretary, Regions Bank Trust Department
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS:
David Blair, Miltec Systems
Carolyn Blue, Community Volunteer
Mark Brazeal, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama
Todd Burwell, Dynetics
Phil Dotts, Public Finance Associates
Dave Hargrove, AT&T
Marc Jacobson, Science Application International Corporation
Cindi Koopman, The Boeing Company
Tracy Lamm, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne
Steve Mann, USB Financial Services, Inc.
Leslie McGill, First Commercial Bank
Barbara Nash, Barbara Nash & Associates
John Olshefski, BFA Systems
Frank Pitts, Quantum Research International, Inc.
Volker Roth, Boeing Company, Retired
William W. Woody Sanderson, Lanier, Ford, Shaver and Payne
Shannon Siegel, Nesin Therapy Services
A.J. Smith, Coldwell Banker Commercial McLain Real Estate
Lisa Sparks, First Commercial Bank
Susan Still, Joe Still Building Company, Inc.
George Winters, Winters & Associates
Ex-Officio:
Dr. Dee Fowler, Superindendent, Madison City Schools
Dr. Ann Roy Moore, Superindendent, Huntsville City Schools
Dr. Terry Davis, Superintendent, Madison County Schools
