Our Mission

The Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation with a Board of Directors.
As such, it extends the concept of school/community partnership in several ways.
Since it receives no tax dollars, the Foundation is independent of the Town and School Department,
yet works cooperatively with both. Unlike public agencies and PTO'S, the Foundation can create an
endowment to generate long-term financial support.

The purpose of the Watertown Education Foundation, Inc. is to:

  "Promote continued improvements in the Watertown Public School system by
  supporting superior teaching and educational leadership, assisting programs
  to benefit students, staff and parents, strengthening Watertown's commitment
  to excellence in education and encouraging support and participation of all
  citizens, businesses and friends of Watertown in that process."

An action plan was developed at the Strategic Planning Retreat Day held in November, 1998.

Seven priorities emerged from input received from board members:

To raise visibility of WEF in the community
To expand involvement and participation in WEF activities and Board initiatives
To develop, refine, and improve Our internal procedures and communication
To raise funds for the WEF
To educate ourselves
To refine and communicate effectively the grant process
To partner with others in the community