The Taylorville Public Schools Foundation is ramping back up for another year of gathering funds to provide teachers and the school district with the extra money needed for a successful year of educational development. Classroom budgets for teachers are minimal and classroom aids are often not accounted for in the district budget. To fill the gaps where these educators need it, the Taylorville Public Schools Foundation works year-round to build initiatives that accomplish those goals.

Current fundraisers TPSF holds are VIP parking at Taylorville football games and finding support for mini-grants. Jarred Rahar, Board Chairman, explains the history and the current status of the group.

TPSF Board Treasure, Amy Hagen, says running the numbers in previous years of fundraising found that among the over 2,000 students within Taylorville School District, $14.21 per student was gathered.

The grant funding efforts extend beyond the teachers as Hagen describes the support given to the libraries, nurses, and even district-wide grants.

The TPSF wants the community to mark their calendars for their annual banquet to be held on Saturday, March 8th, with entertainment and more currently being lined up.

Learn more at www.tcusd3.org/page/tpsf.

Amy Hagen and Jarred Rahar appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.