Magnet Foundation News: Winter 2016
MCPS 2016-17 Budget:
The Board of Education is in the process of approving the FY2016-17 budget and presenting it to the County Council
In January, the Magnet Foundation sent a letter to the Board of Education explaining the effects of budget cuts on the Blair Magnet
Learn more about how you can help!
2015 Magnet Foundation Finances:
In 2015, the Foundation received $18,745.24 in donations from alumni, families, and friends of the Blair Magnet. Thank you for your generosity!
The Foundation paid out $20,005.21 in grants:
Ocean Science Bowl ($450.00)
FormOne 3D Printer ($798.59)
LabQuest Devices and Software ($4,169.31)
MagPi Bowling ($380.00)
Robotics Team building rental fees ($2,000.00)
BioEYES Zebrafish ($320.00)
Algorithms Books ($403.11)
Middle School Math Competition ($487.36)
ARML Registration Fee ($2,000.00)
PTSA After Prom ($500.00)
Belt/Disc Sander and Band Saw ($2,287.34)
ACSL All-Star Competition travel ($2,219.78)
Magnet Picnic/Reunion ($495.00)
Mu Alpha Theta National Convention ($624.20)
NCSSS Professional Conference ($1,313.02)
VoiceBase transcription service ($142.50)
Minitab software ($960.00)
Science Olympiad ($455.00)
You can apply for a grant, or see more details regarding past Magnet Foundation grants.
Magnet Foundation Board of Directors:
Zeki Mokhtarzada '96 has joined the Board of Directors
The Board approved two new grants:
$850 for video recording equipment
$380 for Science Olympiad resources