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TEF Teacher Magnet Fund
A primary goal of TEF is to
help attract and maintain quality teachers. TEF developed
the Teacher Magnet Fund to assist in this pursuit. Magnet
Fund donations are accepted throughout the school year.
Faculty of the Telluride School District and the Telluride
Mountain School may apply between March and early May each
year, and grants are announced in early June, with funds
being distributed at the first school board meeting in
September. A TEF representative will distribute specific
information to teachers in early March informing them of the
Magnet application requirements and dates.
Faculty wishing to apply
need to submit a letter addressed to the TEF Magnet Fund
Selection Committee. The letter should provide a brief bio
(one or two paragraphs) of the applicant and address the
applicant’s near and long-term goals for involvement in
Telluride’s schools.
A statement as to the
intended use of the grant is required. Examples of uses,
which are specifically encouraged, include: financial
support for graduate school, childcare, and down payment
assistance on a house.
A current resume and three
references from community members (parents, peers,
administrators) must be included with the application
letter.
Applications are evaluated
on demonstrated commitment to students and the community,
financial need, intended use of funds, and references.
Awards are contingent on a minimum two-year commitment to
the Telluride School District or Telluride Mountain School.
No preset limits have been
established as to the number or dollar amount for annual
grant awards, but the totals must fall within anticipated
annual fundraising goals.
TEF appoints a five-member
selection committee comprised of one teacher, one parent,
one administrator, and two TEF board members.
Magnet Criteria
General
- Priority in granting requests will be given to Masters/Continuing Education, followed by Down Payment, Commuting and Childcare……committee to determine appropriate allocation of funds on a percentage basis.
- Can only apply for one field (ie: masters or down payment)
Down Payment
- Must be under contract or purchased for down payment
- Couples applying for down payment will be capped at an amount decided by the committee
Commuting
- Commuting requests only considered for teachers living outside R-1 district.
Conferences
- Magnet grants are not for conferences. Conferences shall be considered in monthly grant request.
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