Education Foundation

The West Oso ISD Education Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2024 to support the educational programs for students and staff of the district. The foundation is inspired every day by the creativity and innovation we see in our West Oso ISD classrooms. We believe our city and our communities are strengthened by each student who is offered equitable access to quality education and graduates ready to lead a successful life.

As the non-profit, philanthropic partner of West Oso ISD, we align with the district’s strategic initiatives and partner with our city’s business leaders, residents, and philanthropic community to raise funds for programs that enrich the lives of our students.

Our Mission

The West Oso ISD Education Foundation partners with donors and the community to provide resources to ignite teaching, inspire learning, and maximize innovative opportunities for all students in the West Oso Independent School District.

Our Goals

The West Oso ISD Education Foundation will achieve its mission by directing resources toward the following goals:

• Enhance and enrich educational opportunities for students
• Support staff for innovative efforts, professional growth, and recognize staff for exemplary teaching
• Involve the community in assuring a quality education for the leaders and workers of tomorrow

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

• Ricky DeLeon: Co-Chair
• Diana Cantu-Guerrero: Co-Chair
• Lisa Noyola-Flores: Secretary
• Brenda Woods: VP – Finance & Governance
• Jasmin Escutia: VP – Development
• Beverly Davis Cage: VP – Marketing & Events
• Anna Jimenez: VP – Programs
• Kimberly Moore: Superintendent

Board Members

• Matt Manning
• David A. Benavides, M.D.
• Lance Harper
• Roland Barrera
• Margaret Dechant
• Carmen Tejeda-Delgado
• Gloria Taylor
• Kacie Williams
• Silvia Martinez-Pacheco
• Gilda G Medina
• Tracy Harper
• Monique Adams
• Velma Rodriguez
• Marcy Davis
• Oscar Arredondo
• Olga Mendez
• Cheryl Fillmore

Commitment

The West Oso Education Foundation is committed to enhancing educational opportunities and empowering students, teachers, and families within the West Oso Independent School District.

Initial Programs/Funding Opportunities

• Student Scholarships
• Innovative Teaching Grants
• Recognition of Academic Achievement
• Recognition of Teaching Excellence

The fall 2024 application window is October 1, 2024, through November 1, 2024. Please review the application packet for the complete guidelines and templates to draft your application. Then, complete the Innovative Teaching Grant Application online.

Have questions? Join our drop-in Q&A sessions from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11 or Friday, October 18 via Zoom.

Our Donors

We value the many businesses, individuals, and organizations in this community who support the foundation with their financial gifts. They are an essential piece of our success. Their generosity will live on in the knowledge and achievements of our students.

State of the District Sponsors

Special thank you to our sponsors. Your support will fund programs for West Oso ISD students and teachers.

Honor Roll Sponsors

Tato’s Opportunity Foundation
Education Service Center Region 2
Balfour
Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union
TRANE
Elite Plus Financial & Retirement Services

In-Kind Sponsors

Innovative Signs, LLC

Del Mar College

Annual Sponsors

David A. Benavides, M.D., Central Nebraska Spinal Surgery Center, PC

The Contreras-DeLeon Family

Memorial Sponsors

Castanon Family