The document discusses Poudre School District's Partnership, Volunteer Center & Foundation and how they connect local businesses and community partners with PSD schools and students. It introduces the Share It! database that allows businesses to post offers of assistance and for teachers to submit requests. The database aims to provide students with real-world experiences through activities like internships, job shadowing, guest speakers and mentors arranged through community partnerships.

1. Poudre School District
Partnership,
Volunteer Center &
Foundation
Share It!
Expertise ‐ Experience ‐ Resources
Presented by: Jody Margheim
Partnership & Volunteer Coordinator

2. Poudre School District Overview
Mission: Educate…Every Child, Every Day
 Attendance area of 1,856 square miles
 More than 27,000 students (preschool‐grade 12)
 Nearly 3,300 staff members
 Volunteers 17,000+
 50 schools

3. Poudre School District Overview
PSD Learning Goals
1. 3rd‐grade students demonstrate reading proficiency
2. Students achieve at least a year’s academic growth
3. Students demonstrate post‐secondary readiness
4. Students experience successful transitions between
grades
5. Integration of health and wellness in student learning

4. Partnership & Volunteer Center
Builds relationships between PSD and community
stakeholders that benefit students, parents, and
community partners.
Provide real‐world
experiences while
preparing students for
the workforce and post‐
secondary education.

5. Stakeholders?
• Educators
Schools all over country are trying to better connect
with business & their communities
• Businesses
Asking schools to produce better prepared graduates
• Students
Will I really need to know this stuff in the real world?
Can you make it relevant?
• Community
Our entire community benefits from these
connections and partnerships

6. Share It!
Connects Business with PSD Schools
Offers
Community
Partners
Requests
PSD Faculty
& Staff

7. Can you help? Create an offer!
 After School  Judge (DECA/FBLA)
Enrichment  Materials/Supplies
 Career Fairs  Mentoring
 Civic Participation  Mock Interviews
 Equipment  Plant Tour
 Expert Volunteer  Service Learning
 Field Trip Host  Speaker
 Internship  Teacher Externships
 Job Shadowing

8. Requests Posted from Teachers
• Forensics/Debate Coaches/Judges
• Supplies for Woodworking
• Job Shadow and Paid and Unpaid Career
Experience Opportunities
• Robotics Club Volunteers
• Enrichment Program Volunteers
• Guest Speakers
• Mentors

9. Share It! The Partnership &
Volunteer Database

10. Share It!
Profile Manager or Employee?

11. How to get started…
• Submit your business for
review at www.psdschools.org/partnerships
• You will be contacted by the partnership office
• Receive your verification e‐mail to start registering
your business – click the link to proceed
o Company logo
o Corporate description
• After background check, you will receive an email
that your account is activated
• Post your offers/respond to requests

12. Registered Businesses

13. Respond to Teacher Requests

14. Offer Assistance to PSD Schools

15. Record Outcomes

16. More Opportunities for Partners
 Foundation Donation:
 Innovative Programs
 Area of Greatest Need
 Operations Fund
 Endowment
Learn more –
www.psdfoundation.org
970‐490‐3292

17. More Opportunities for Partners
 PSD Foundation Fundraising Breakfast
◦ Join us for breakfast
◦ Contact me to learn more about this fun and
educational event

18. More Opportunities for Partners
 Closet Donation
◦ Office Supplies
◦ Classroom Supplies
◦ Back‐to‐School Supplies

19. Share It!
Expertise – Experience – Resources
Find your opportunity today!
 Visit www.psdschools.org/partnerships
 Visit www.psdfoundation.org
 Email jody@psdschools.org
 Phone 970‐490‐3207