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SHARING A VISION OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE FUTURE OF STUDENTS IN THE PRATT DISTRICT

A Foundation with a Vision of Excellence

Pratt USD 382 schools strive for excellence in academics, activities, and athletics for all students. Quality programs require quiality support that goes beyond the district's regular sources of revenue. The Pratt Public School Foundation offers students extra advantages and promotes the traditions of excellence established in Pratt public schools.

Share our Vision

The Pratt Public School Foundation offers a way for citizens to share in the vision of excellence for the future of our students. As Pratt's schools work to prepare students for futures in technology, and the arts, the Foundation provides the resources necessary for the extras that ensure enhanced opportunities.

Your Gift at Work

Through the support of Pratt High School alumni, Pratt patrons, and friends who value the vision of educational excellence, the Foundation has offered support to specific classroom needs such as:

• spell checkers for 5th graders
• computer printers for PHS
• Star Reading Program updates

Tax exempt classification by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization make contributions tax deductible.

Ways to Contribute:

Gifts may come from groups, businesses, or individuals who want to make a difference in education.

• Direct Gifts: may be cash, property, or securities.
• Planned Gifts: my be given through wills, trusts, annuities, or assigned insurance policies.
• Special Gifts: may honor a special teacher, family member, or community leader.
• Memorial gifts: may honor a deceased loved one.
• Alumni gifts: may reflect the good will of former graduating classes and activity reunions.

All gifts are maintained separately from the school funds and are managed by the Foundation directors.

Be part of the vision....Be part of the future

• Would you like to help with classroom needs?
• Would you like to continue the proud tradition of excellence which exists in the Pratt Schools?
• Do you want to see students have access to expanded technology?

Let's Share the Vision

If you have questions or want additional information, please contact one of the Pratt Public School Foundation directors. The Foundation directors consist of ten members:

• Linda Lanterman, Chair 672-5911 (W)
• Tim Barker 672-3122 (H)
• Bill Bergner 672-7474 (H)
• Howard Gray 672-3464 (H)
• Jim Lewis 672-7893 (H)
• Susan Lynch 672-7541 (W)
• Nancy Brown-McClain 672-5417 (H)
• Mark McManaman 672-5814 (H)
• Cleo Rucker 672-6766 (H)
• Kim Stivers 672-6944 (H)

FOUNDATION MISSION STATEMENT: To enhance educational opportunities for students by providing an extra advantage in academic, technical, and facility improvements in the Pratt USD 382 District.

USD 382 Facts

• Normal Enrollment - 1,150 students
• 4-A High School
• 6-8 Middle School
• K-3 and K-5 Elementary Schools
• District area - 266.5 square miles
• Average number of employees - 185
• Average number of certified staff - 102
• Internet access at each attendace center
• Annual average general fund budget - $6,250,000