Mission Statement

To enrich and enhance the quality of education in the Franklin Lakes Pre-K through 8th grade public schools, beyond the limitations of the Franklin Lakes Board of Education’s Budget.

What Does The Foundation Do?

Promotes education enrichment by funding innovative programs, creative materials, and special events and activities
Enhances the distinct reputation of the Franklin Lakes community by supporting the highest standard of educational excellence
Affords Franklin Lakes’ residents the opportunity to make tax-deductible contributions, which directly benefit the children of the Franklin Lakes School District
Works closely with the Board of Education to ensure consistency between Foundation–funded programs and the goals of the Franklin Lakes School District

Why is The Foundation Necessary?

The Franklin Lakes School District operates within budget limitations mandated by the state of New Jersey.
The budgetary “caps” restrict the size of the Franklin Lakes School District’s educational budget and consequently, the range of its educational endeavors.
The Foundation protects against state financial limitations by providing funding for innovative, creative, 21st century education through mini grants and awards.
The Foundation is committed to funding innovative education not possible within the constraints of the Franklin Lakes Board of Education budget.

What Has The Foundation Funded?

Since its inception in 1986, the Foundation has funded a wide array of wonderful programs, event, technology, and materials. Here are a few examples:

Curiosity Corner, K-3 Enrichment Programs and the FAMS Television Studio
State of the Art technology including computers, software, digital cameras, audio, video and projection equipment
Special events such as Literacy Day, International Day, Science Day, Jazz Night and Broadway Night
Reading and Math Manipulatives, creative writing materials, DRA (Diagnostic Reading Assessment), and Listening Center audio materials
New books for the elementary school libraries, books for classroom libraries including: Junior Great Books, Big Book Libraries and many more!
Special Needs equipment and materials including a therapeutic swing, speech/language services software, and video/voice speech equipment
Fiber Optics / Technology for the entire Franklin Lakes K-8 District
Much, Much More!