The FBE relies on the generosity of community members and business donors to provide the funding for the various grant programs. These awards have funded new initiatives, staff development projects, and other enrichment activities that could not be included in the regular school budget.

Recently Funded Programs and Technology:

Leadership Council Professional Training Retreat
Facilitator Training
Concussion Training
Bullying Prevention
Teaching as Scholars
Common Core Training
Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Community Dialogue II
"Teach like a Champion" Mentor Program

SmartBoards
Digital Document Cameras
Cameras for Art Department

iPad & applications for Speech-Language Pathologist
iPads for English Language education
iPad Pilot Project for 10th Grade History

Author Series
Preschool Literacy Program
Guided Reading Books
Books for Animal Research Project for Kindergarten
Mexico Enrichment Program
Grow lab indoor garden
Trial of Anthony Burns
Museum of Science “Now Hear This” Sound of Science
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
Admission for 8th Graders to Mount Vernon

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View the complete list of grants approved in the spring of 2013.