This document provides an overview of the Poudre School District partnership program. It discusses how the Partnership & Volunteer Center builds relationships between the school district and community stakeholders to benefit students. These partnerships support the district's learning goals by providing real-world experiences. It describes current partnership opportunities including donations, guest speakers, and job shadows. The Share It! database allows businesses to connect with schools by posting offers to help meet teacher requests.

1. Poudre School District
Partnership,
Volunteer Center &
Foundation
Share It!
Expertise - Experience - Resources
Presented by: Jody Margheim
Partnership & Volunteer Coordinator

2. Poudre School District Overview
Mission: Educate…Every Child, Every Day
 Attendance area of 1,856 square miles
 Students 26,923 (preschool-grade 12)
 Staff 3,289
 Volunteers 14,000+
 Schools
 31 Elementary
 10 Middle
 7 High
 2 Charter
 1 Online

3. Poudre School District Overview
PSD Learning Goals
l 3rd-grade students demonstrate reading proficiency
d Students achieve at least a year’s academic growth each
year
Students demonstrate post-secondary readiness
r Students experience successful transitions between
grades
n Integration of comprehensive health and wellness in
student learning

4. Partnership & Volunteer Center
Builds relationships between PSD and community
stakeholders that benefit students, parents, and
community partners.
These relationships support
PSD's learning goals by
providing real-world
experiences and prepare
students for the workforce
and post-secondary
education.

5. Who Are the Stakeholders?
• Educators
Schools all over country are trying to better connect
with business & their communities
• Businesses
Asking schools to produce better prepared graduates
• Students
Will I really need to know this stuff in the real world?
Can you make it relevant?
• Community
Our entire community benefits from these
connections and partnerships

7. Share It!
Connects Business with PSD Schools
Offers
Community
Partners
Requests
PSD Faculty
& Staff

8. How can you help? Create an offer!
 After School  Judge (DECA/FBLA)
Enrichment  Materials/Supplies
 Career Fairs  Mentor
 Civic Participation  Mock Interviews
 Equipment  Plant Tour
 Expert Volunteer  Service Learning
 Field Trip Host  Speaker
 Internship  Teacher Externships
 Job Shadowing  Foundation Donation

9. Current Requests from Teachers
• CNC Machinery to Support Robotics Team
• FCHS Klyd’s Closet - Consigned or Donated Items
• Job Shadow & Professional and Community
Experience Work Experience Opportunities
• Guest Speakers
• Lumber / Steel / Aluminum
• Robotics Club Volunteers
• Consignment Stores/Thrift
Stores – Speakers and
Partners for Klyd’s Closet

10. Share It! The Partnership &
Volunteer Database

11. Share It!
Profile Manager or Employee?

12. How to get started…
• Submit your business for
review at www.psdschools.org/partnerships
• You will be contacted by the partnership office
• Receive your verification e-mail to start registering
your business – click the link to proceed
o Company logo
o Corporate description
• After background check, you will receive an email
that your account is activated
• Post your offers/respond to requests

13. Registered Businesses

14. Respond to Teacher Requests

15. Offer Assistance to PSD Schools

16. Record Outcomes

17. More Opportunities for Partners
 Foundation Donation:
 Innovative Programs: Awarded $42,735 to
schools through the 2011 Supporting Partnerships
in Innovative Education (SPIE) grant process
 Area of Greatest Need
 Operations Fund
 Endowment

18. More Opportunities for Partners
 PSD Foundation Fundraising Breakfast
◦ Join us for breakfast
◦ Contact me to learn more about this fun and
educational event

19. More Opportunities for Partners
 Closet Donation
◦ Office Supplies
◦ Classroom Supplies
◦ Back-to-School Supplies

20. Share It!
Expertise – Experience – Resources
Find your opportunity today!
 Visit www.psdschools.org/partnerships
 Visit www.psdfoundation.org
 Email jody@psdschools.org
 Contact me directly at
970-490-3207