Organizations Filed Purposes:
TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOR THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF THE ABILENE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (AISD) THROUGH ENRICHMENT OF ITS PROGRAMS.
AEF COOL Program (College Opportunities for Life) - The Abilene COOL Program began in 2007 and provides four counselors (added two counselors in July 2012), two on each Abilene ISD high school campus to identify students that need assistance regarding the college application process. In addition to assisting students in the completion of college applications, the COOL program organizes field trips to college campuses and helps students to find scholarships and funds for college. They also provide educational workshops for elementary, middle and high school students about the benefits and pathways to college. For the year ended July 31 2020 and 2019, the program received contributions of $761,5391 and $84,657, and incurred expenses of $309,806 and $324.587 respectively. NEXTUniversity a part of the COOL program is a career development program that empowers students to transition from high school into the local workforce through higher education and training. It focuses primarily on students who decide to pursue careers like welding, electrical, nursing, and aircraft maintenance. NEXTUniversity assist students while they are still in high school through dual credit coursework and after schooll shile pursuing higher education, from certificate programs to associate degrees. This
AEF Teacher Grants (STAR & GIFT) - The AEF raises money each year to honor outstanding Abilene ISD teachers with classroom and instruction grants. These STAR (Supporting Teachers with Academic Resources) grants are provided to teachers after submission of grant request to fund school educational projects. 94 awards were provided to teachers during September 2020 tp fund the educational projects of the school year for a total of $80,028. The Judy Dudley GIFT (Giving to First-Time Teachers) grants ae awarded to AISD employees who are teaching for the first time (new to the profession). Grant funds are for additional classroom materials to enhance those provided by the school district. 55 Gift grants were awarded during August 2020 total of $8,250
Teachers in the Limelight (TLC) - TLC honors the dedicated work of teachers in Abilene ISD with campus recognition, a formal dinner, and a monetary award. A TLC teacher possesses integrity and a love for teaching that spills into the classroom. With the donation of 3,000 shares of Exxon Mobile stock from Mr. Edwin Jennings, Jr., in 2012, a permanent endowment held at Community Foundation of Abilene was established to honor teachers making a difference in the lives of students in Abilene ISD with an "Edwin and Agness Jennings Teaching Excellence Award" in memory of his parents. This endowment will allow AEF to continue these awards yearly for generations to come, as part of TLC (Teachers in the Limelight Celebration). Mr. Jennings, due to his passion for teaching math and science, also wished to honor a secondary math and a secondary science teacher with an "Edwin and Agnes Jennings Teaching Excellence Award". Nominations for these awards are made by students, parents, colleagues, and community members, as well as school administrations. Me. Jennings, Jr.'s parents, Edwin and Agnes Jennings, were active and well-regarded members of the Abilene community. In addition to campus awards, math and science, finalists, there are four main Teaching Excellence Awards: Outstanding Elementary Teacher, Outstanding Secondary Teachers, Outstanding Math Teacher, and Outstanding Science Teacher. The AEF establishes a committee to evaluate the nominees and determine the recipients of the teaching awards and to plan the awards ceremony. Last year.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Mike Young | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jose Valenzuela | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Josh Rader | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Smith | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Amanda Pittman | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Mouser | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Mcauliffe | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | $0 |
| Amy Mcadams | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | $0 |
| Tracy Howle | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Basilia Hester | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Callie Harris | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | $0 |
| Ashley Hall | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Campbell | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| Mike Breckenridge | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mike Dudley | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| Ryan Gibson | TREASURER | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jessica Melson | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1.5 | $0 |
| Tiffany Lamb | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
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