The Independence School District Foundation believes that directly supporting teachers and staff is one of the best ways to help students achieve and succeed. There are several ways we accomplish this mission.
New Teacher Grants
Welcome to the Independence School District!
As a new teacher to the ISD we are pleased to offer some financial assistance in setting up your classroom. We are aware that teachers spend their own money for special materials and supplies and the ISD Foundation wants to ease that burden by providing you with a $100 gift card to purchase some of these supplies or materials for your first year.
Our Board loves to hear what was accomplished with the help of this grant. If you would like to share what you were able to add to your classroom and thank the Foundation Board, please send your letter to the ISDF office:
Classroom Grants
ISDF classroom grants fund multiple teacher-inspired projects every year, enriching our schools and offering extraordinary opportunities to learn ‘outside the box.’ Every grant we make is made possible by donations from individual, business and organizational donors–we rely 100% on contributed income to provide this essential funding!
The purpose of these grants is to provide money for classroom projects or programs that will enhance educational opportunities for students, Early Education and Grades K-12, for which district funds are not available.
The application will include the following information:
- Description of material or program
- Details regarding relevance to subject(s) taught
- Description of benefit to the students and community
- Actual costs in detail
Individual or team applications may be submitted. Non-certificated staff may also apply if they work with students.
2025-2026 Grants Applications must be submitted by April 16, 2025 for consideration.
IRSPA Teacher Grants - Carol Kelley Education Assistance Grant
The Independence Retired School Personnel Association offers 6 grants of up to $500 each.
Your grant application should consist of the following:
- A completed application with signature
- Grant description including:
- Summary of grant, including costs up to $500
- Details regarding relevance to subject(s) taught
- Description of the educational outcome
Grant recipients will be asked to turn in a brief report along with photo, thank you letters, etc.
Employee Giving Campaign
2024-2025 Payroll Deduction Beneficiary:
ISDF Tabitha’s Closet Fund
Tabitha’s Closet is available to students ages 2 to 18 years in the Independence School District. Guardians of students can “shop” for gently used clothing, winter coats, new shoes, new underwear, and new socks.
For the 2024-2025 school year, all Payroll Deduction donations will go toward purchasing new shoes, clothes, underwear, and socks for students in need through Tabitha’s Closet.
Benefits of Employee Giving
By giving back to the ISD Foundation through payroll deduction or one-time donations you are helping to fund programs for students, staff, and families. In return for your generosity, you are eligible for the following:
- Donations of $15 or more per month receive one (1) complimentary ticket to the annual ISDF Connecting Hearts Gala.
- Buildings with 50% or more participation in payroll deductions are entered for a chance to be treated by a local food and beverage vendor.