Foundation Honors Top Givers
and Honorary Board Members

May 9, 2006

The Plano ISD Education Foundation held its Donor Recognition Reception on Thursday, May 4, at Gleneagles Country Club to honor its top donors and to induct five of its original leaders as honorary board members.

2005-06 Major Donors

Presented by Keith Braley, Northern Trust Bank, Foundation development chair and incoming president of the board.

$10,000 to $20,000

• AEGON Direct Marketing Services, Inc.
• The Franklin I. Brinegar Foundation
• Ebby Halliday Realtors
• The M.R. and Evelyn Hudson Foundation
• Nortel
• Verizon
• And the M.B. and Edna Zale Foundation

$20,000 and More

• City of Plano - through specific community grant programs made possible through our Foundation
• The 2,400 Employees of Plano ISD who contributed to our Employee Campaign this year
• Medical Center of Plano
• Texas Instruments

Foundation Board of Honor

André Davidson, Foundation board, introduced five individuals designated as the inaugural inductees into the recently created Plano ISD Education Foundation Board of Honor, former directors who have made significant and notable contributions to the Foundation and to Plano ISD.

As a special tribute to the five honorees, the Plano ISD Education Foundation Board of Directors has established a $25,000 endowment to be used for community awareness and operations of the Foundation.

In addition, a plaque listing the names of the members of the Board of Honor will be displayed in a prominent location in the PISD Administration Building.

The Plano ISD Education Foundation was a very big idea.

Jim Boswell

Director of Physician Services for Presbyterian Hospital of Plano

While a member of the Foundation Board of Directors, Jim served two terms as president. It was under his leadership that the Foundation hired its first executive director. During the early years of the organization, Jim’s involvement with the Plano Chamber of Commerce provided a critical link to the business community. He has long been an advocate for Plano ISD and was instrumental in creating initial public awareness and support of the Foundation.

Rutledge Haggard

Graduate of Plano Schools, Founding Plano Family

A graduate of Plano schools, PISD Trustee from 1971-1989, and long-time Plano resident, Rutledge Haggard brought an invaluable historical perspective to the Foundation Board of Directors throughout his tenure. In conjunction with the PISD Centennial Celebration, he generously underwrote publication of Plano Independent School District – An Historical Perspective, which chronicles the history of PISD. Proceeds from the sale of the book benefited the Foundation. For several years, he served as the Foundation’s liaison to the Margaret Reynolds Fund, which helps teachers in financial crisis. He also graciously hosted Foundation fundraisers and other PISD events at the Haggard Party Barn, often donating and cooking the food himself.

Rebecca Morris

Dresser Industries-Retired, Founding Plano Family

A retired Dresser Industries attorney, Plano graduate and PISD Trustee for 13 years, Rebecca Morris was a founding member and former officer of the Foundation Board of Directors. Her legal and corporate background and non-profit experience with organizations such as Practical Parent Education provided valuable expertise in formulating the Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation and By-laws. During her tenure, she also helped draft documents to change the name of the organization and amendments to expand the Foundation’s mission.

Joan Slater

Former Teacher, Key Communicators Chair

As a former Plano ISD teacher and chair of Key Communicators for eight years, Joan Slater had a unique understanding of the needs of students and staff. A founding member of the board and secretary for many years, she provided the Foundation a perspective from an educator’s point of view. She also served as board president. She and her husband, Jim, graciously hosted the first Foundation fundraiser, Golden Futures, in their home. She solicited thousands of dollars worth of silent auction items for Ski Plano. She was a fundraising dynamo, whose can-do spirit profoundly impacted the Foundation’s financial success.

John Wroten

EDS Executive-Retired

Mr. Wroten is a retired executive with EDS and a founder of the Plano ISD Education Foundation. During his tenure on the board, he arranged travel and hotel accommodations for prospective teachers and administrators recruited by PISD. John served on the Foundation’s Finance Committee for many years and was always willing to ask the tough questions to ensure that the board upheld its fiscal responsibility. His extensive business experience, financial expertise and awareness of Plano’s business and economic environment helped shape the Foundation’s future.

Related Link

• Plano ISD Education Foundation Web Site

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