Financial Strategy

Rebecca Brooks M.Ed.

Department Chair
of
Special Services
Leonard MS
What Leonard Needs
Financial Opportunities
Immediate funding options

General fund: site based funds

Grant

Joint use of facilities

Community involvement
A look at 2 opportunities
General Funds
Put in bid for money
Compete with other
departments/school for
funding

Grants
Dont have to compete with
others directly in school for
funding.
Partnership
Grant funds physical
structure
School funds plants &
seating
Grants
Sources are available
Federal
State
Local
University (TCU, Texas Wesleyan)
Utilize our Grants Dept. to research specifically for
outdoor learning enviornments
Joint-Use Facilities
Currently we are utilizing joint-use and it is
providing a strong revenue according to
Jonathan Dey, Financial Manager of FWISD
This joint-use is currently used by
Churches
Community events
Indoor
Outdoor