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Proclamation <br />RECOGNIZING <br />THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />Whereas, the Education Foundation of Indian River County is a 501c(3) organization that <br />supports school programs and services that increase educational outcomes for K-12 students, <br />providing funding where it is otherwise limited and focusing on four main programs; and <br />Whereas, the Education Foundation's High Impact Grants program allows teachers to submit <br />a "Letter of Idea" application that aligns with the SDIRC Strategic Plan and promotes academic <br />achievement and student motivation, with measurable outcomes; and <br />Whereas, the Regional Science and Engineering Fair was created in 1992 to enable all local <br />pupils to use their imaginations and explore their academic potential, competing against other <br />students in the county and state to win awards and scholarships based on their efforts; and <br />Whereas, the Keeping the Promise program supports teacher recruitment and retention by <br />providing relocation cost reimbursement for new educators in the district, including moving expenses, <br />storage fees, utility deposits, and security deposits; and <br />Whereas, the STEP into Kindergarten program provides a summer session for incoming <br />kindergarten students attending Title 1 schools in the fall, directly advancing Kindergarten readiness <br />rates by preparing children for success in pre -reading, math, and social/emotional skills, and allowing <br />a smooth transition into the learning environment. <br />Now, l erefore, be it Proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of <br />Indian River County, FCorida, that the Board hereby recognizes the Education Foundation for <br />their significant accomplishments in elevating public education throughout our county and thereby <br />expanding economic, political, and social opportunities for all; reducing unemployment, crime, and <br />dependence on public assistance programs; raising tax revenue; and improving public health and <br />civic engagement. <br />Adopted this 31st day of January, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph H. Earman, Chairman <br />Susan Adams, Vice Chairperson <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Deryl Loar <br />Laura Moss <br />3 <br />