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IHMS Ed Fund

PURPOSE OF IHMS ED FUND

PURPOSE OF IHMS ED FUND

The Iron Horse Middle School Education Fund is an affiliate of, and works closely with, the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF).  SRVEF is the primary fundraising organization working in partnership with the San Ramon Valley Unified School District to provide financial support and promote public education in our community.  The Iron Horse Middle School Education Fund (IHMSEF) has the same focus but is specific to Iron Horse Middle School.  IHMSEF is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds and determining the most effective use of those funds to help maintain and enhance the quality of education at Iron Horse Middle School.  This is accomplished through the collaboration of parents, educators, the school’s Site Council, the school’s PTA, and the community. 
 
Why is the Education Fund needed?
 
California ranks among the lowest of states in the nation in terms of school staff per pupil and average spending per pupil.  The parents and staff of Iron Horse Middle School believe that our students deserve smaller class sizes to allow teachers to give more attention to their students.  The Education Fund was established to provide critical technology and smaller class sizes that the school district and the state simply do not fund.  Since then, our mission has expanded to help support education at Iron Horse beyond just technology.  We work hard to elevate the level of education at Iron Horse Middle School, but we need your support to be successful! 
 
For the 2024-25 school year, the Iron Horse Middle School Education Fund has committed to funding nine sections, with a section being the cost of hiring one teacher for one period, as well as a Wellness Center employee.  In addition to this commitment, the Ed Fund will continue its tradition of using any additional funds to support teachers directly through its teacher grant program.  Teachers can submit grant proposals to the Ed Fund for materials that are needed for the classroom such as books for the classroom library, technology needs, or even professional development.
 
How can I help support the Education Fund?
 
  • Make a donation to the Education Fund today using the Iron Horse Future Fund Website or using the button below.  For $360 per student, we can continue to provide reduced class sizes as well as school support.
  • All donations are tax-deductible!  Our tax ID is 91-1780917. Your donation receipt will include this information.
  • Find out if your employer matches your donation as corporate matching which can often double your donation!
  • Attend the Dine In/Dine Out Nights; you will receive periodic emails with details about participating restaurants.
 
For the 2024-25 academic year, the suggested donation is $400 per student. Your most generous contribution will help sustain our school’s tradition of excellence.
 
These goals are only achieved with the generous donation from our parent community.  Without your help these goals are only a dream, with your donation these goals become your students' reality
 
Thank you for your continued support!
MAKE A DONATION TO THE ED FUND

MAKE A DONATION TO THE ED FUND

We ask each Iron Horse family to donate $400 per student to make these funding initiatives possible.  ($400 for one student, $800 for two, etc.)
 
To make payments easier, your donation can be made in four installments of $100 or paid in one lump sum. If you wish to utilize the installment feature,  simply check the box marked "Donate in 4 easy monthly installments". If you cannot make the full donation at this time, any amount is greatly appreciated.  Click the Donate Now button below to be taken to our IHMS FutureFund store. Then, simply click the Other button to enter your desired donation amount.
Click here to donate to IHMSEF.
Thank you for your support of our students!
 
 
SAN RAMON VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
San Ramon Valley Education Foundation
Iron Horse Middle School Education Fund is an affiliate of the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation.  For more information, visit www.srvef.org.
BOARD MEMBERS

BOARD MEMBERS

President: Adam Crawford
 
Vice President: Open
 
Treasurer: Marta Wicke
 
Secretary: Lanelle Bold
 
Financial Secretary: Karla Randolph
 
Principal: Marissa Norris
 
PTA Representative: Rachel Westmoreland
 
Staff Representative: Kyle Sprickman
 
Matching Funds Coordinator: Adriana Fusaro
 
Restaurant Night Coordinator: Open
 
Member(s) At Large: Cynthia Continillo
2024-25 SCHEDULED MEETINGS

2024-25 SCHEDULED MEETINGS

Meetings are held in either the Iron Horse Middle School Library or via Google Meet.  Please contact the Ed Fund President (ironhorse.edfund@srvef.org) to confirm the meeting location and receive the agenda for any of the meetings below.
 
All meetings are scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m.
8/12/24 (Library)
10/21/24 (virtual)
11/18/24 (virtual)
1/13/25 (Library) - Budget planning
2/10/25 (Library)
3/10/25 (virtual) - Board nominations
4/14/25 (Library) - 2025-26 Elections
5/12/25 (Library) - 2025-26 Budget