Prior to Monty's death, he was serving on a committe that was in the process of setting up an educational foundation to support the teachers and students of South Barber School District , USD 255. His wishes were that any memorials at the time of his death be the seed to start this foundation. The wheels were put into motion and the week prior to his death the foundation was established as a non-profit organization.
The foundation is fortunate to have 13 members who are forward thinking, love kids, and are dedicated to South Barber. the board consists of one teacher, one principal, the superintendent, one family member, one board member and 9 members of the community.
To date the foundation has funded grants in the total amount of $2,648.68 that was used to purchase the following for teachers and their classrooms: 1st and 2nd grade field trip to the Wichita Zoo, simulated baby and car seat for CTE program at the high school, material for forensics and speech class, live organisms and microscope repair for HS and Jr. H science classes, partial paymeng for CNC plasma cutting machine, buzzer system for scholars bowl. 2 worklights for webcast. wireless interactive teaching tablet, reading supplies for the elementary, reading telephones, 2 Xbox 360's, and $500 for a children's relief fund. All teacher requests have been granted. We are hoping to be able to continue with the high- quality education South Barber is known for.
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