AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.
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Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Technology & Learning Fund:
The Technology & Learning Fund will provide funding for projects and programs designed to promote and maintain the use of state-of-the-art technologies in teaching and learning, as well as provide educational experiences for Augusta Independent School students that will prepare them for the work and learning environments of the future.
Curriculum & Learning Fund:
The focus of the Curriculum Enrichment Fund will be on the programs, supplies, and experiences that will enhance opportunities and support real world application of the concepts and skills for students. Examples could include: Textbooks, Literacy Programs, High School Dual Credit Courses, Credit Recovery Courses, Assessments Programs or Enrichment Initiatives.
*STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Enrichment Fund
Science Lab Equipment, Experiment Kits and Software
Facility Improvements Fund
The Facility Improvements Funds will provide funds for the Augusta Independent School District for large and small capital projects that cannot currently be supported by the funded school budget. This fund will support the district’s facility master plan. Examples could include new construction or remodeling projects.
Personnel Subsidy Fund
Hiring of the following personnel:
Librarian
Art Teacher
School Resource Officer
Annual Stipends and Pay Increases
Where we work
External reviews

Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of teachers retained after 12 months
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Personnel Subsidy Fund
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Total Staff for district is 28
Number of students showing improvement in test scores
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Curriculum & Learning Fund:
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Data is based on ACT Data
Number of teachers involved in school-wide decisions about student learning
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Technology & Learning Fund:
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Based on Annual Survey. %age
Number of administrators and staff who plan and experience professional development activities together
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Curriculum & Learning Fund:
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Percentage based on administrators and teachers.
Number of teachers recruited
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Personnel Subsidy Fund
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Teachers recruited to district based on attrition rates of teachers leaving district
Numbered of staff who are satisfied to be an employee of the institution
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Personnel Subsidy Fund
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Based on return of annual voice survey.
Number of students per classroom during the reporting period
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Curriculum & Learning Fund:
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Average Class size based on 2017 data
Number of students at or above a 90% attendance rate
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Curriculum & Learning Fund:
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Data based on Growth Factor Rate
Number of full-time equivalent students per full-time faculty member
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Student Teacher Ratio. Number of students to one teacher
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our organizations goals are to:
Establish a permanent endowment that will be used to assist in funding the school.
Hiring additional staff who will be able to raise funds for our organization.
Work towards improving the quality of education of all students in Augusta through educational, athletic, and financial opportunities.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Strategies include:
Annual Dinner
Grant Writing
Soliciting donations through the Alumni, Community, Estates, and Galas
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We have a dedicated group of volunteers who work tirelessly for the betterment of our faculty, staff, and students. We also have several school employees who dedicate their time in assisting us in identifying needs for the school. Each person has gone above and beyond for the foundation due to the mission of continuing the education of students that was established by the Bracken Academy in 1798. Education is the lifeblood of this community and the AIEF's goal is to continue this in perpetuity.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We are in the process of accomplishing our Technology and STEM programs. We are in the process of working on Facilities, Curriculum, and Personnel Subsidies.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Paper surveys, Community meetings/Town halls, Suggestion box/email,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve,
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
We changed how our Annual Dinner occurs.
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
Our board,
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback,
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.
Board of directorsas of 02/25/2021
Mr Aaron Linville
Clark Hennessey
Metcalfe-Hennessey Funeral Home
Michael Clark
Retired County Attorney
Marlene Barrett
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John Parker
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Rebecca Profitt
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J Kelsch
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes