Conroe ISD Education Foundation to be part of district’s communication department

Conroe ISD Education Foundation will now be district affiliated, following approval by the board of trustees at its Jan. 20 meeting.

The Conroe ISD Education Foundation has served since 2001 as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, providing financial support through scholarships for students, grants and educational initiatives, its website states.

What to know

CISD Executive Director of Communications Andrew Stewart said the current board of the foundation in October requested the foundation transition to a district-affiliated organization.

“This recommendation reflects their desire to ensure long-term sustainability, alignment and continued impact for Conroe ISD staff and students,” Stewart said.

The following foundation responsibilities would fall under the district’s communications department:

• Donor relations and stewardship
• Scholarship and grant administration
• Fundraising events and campaigns
• Communications, storytelling, and community engagement