An Educational Endowment...
The Bethany Public Schools Foundation was established on October 15, 1997. It is a broad based, non-profit, community organization whose purpose is to secure and distribute contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations for the benefit of the students in the Bethany Public Schools.
The Foundation's intent is to highlight the achievement of students, teachers, and district administrators and advocate for what is positive in the public school system.
Mission Statement
To provide Encouragement and Resources to Enrich and Enhance the Educational Opportunities of the Students and Faculty of Bethany Public Schools.
Encourage
Enrich
Enhance
The Importance of Education...
Bethany is a community that believes education is vitally important and that the quality of education is reflected both in individual success and in the success of the community.
Academic Projects...
The Grants-to-Teachers Program provides teachers with grants for the development and implementation of innovative teaching projects. Teachers will submit ideas for the projects to the Allocation Committee who prioritize grants based on imaginative projects which inspire students, generate enthusiasm, and promote academic excellence.
Committees...
Banquet Committee
- Dr. Roy Dorris, Chairperson
- Darla Albertson
- Pam Beals
- Bobby Bolton
- Stephanie Conrad
- Larry DeKinder
- Janna Hulsey
- Scott Hopkins
- Dee Lott
- Charlie Phillips
- Jeff Summerford
4th of July Parking Committee
- Dr. Joe Garlett, Chairperson
- Larry DeKinder
- Bobby Bolton
- R.B. Broyles
- Kathi Holloway
Fall Fund Raiser
- Mark Schwartz, Chairperson
- Larry DeKinder
- Dr. Joe Garlett
- Jay Griffis
- Jeff Summerford
- Steve Parham
- Kiwanis
Grant Review Committee
- Jay Griffis - Chairperson
- Larry DeKinder
- Bobby Bolton
- Dr. Roy Dorris
- Kathi Holloway
The Board of Trustees
- Larry DeKinder - President
- R.B. Broyles - Treasurer
- Pam Beals
- Bobby Bolton
- Stephanie Conrad
- Dr. Roy Dorris
- Dr. Joe Garlett
- Nico Gomez
- Jay Griffis
- Kathi Holloway
- Scott Hopkins
- Rick Jones
- David Long
- Dr. Madalyn Long
- Steven Parham
- Charlie Phillips
- Janna Rothwell
- Mark Schwartz
- Jeff Summerford
Ex-Officio
- Kent Shellenberger - Superintendent
- Darla Albertson - Secretary
- Dee Lott - Assistant Secretary
For more information call or write
Bethany Public Schools Foundation
6721 N W 42nd
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-3801