About the RCEF

The RCEF is an all volunteer, community-based education foundation. We raise funds to help pay for enrichment activities for the students in the kindergarten through eighth grade Redwood City School District (RSCD). We work closely with the School District to ensure that the academic, music and art, and wellness programs we support meet the needs of our children.

Our theme, Better Schools, Brighter Future, means that we are dedicated to helping our children grow up to be engaged, successful citizens. Working together as a community, we can make it happen.

Select a link below to learn more about us:

Our Board of Directors

Our volunteers

Annual Reports

Our mission statement

Our vision for the future

A history of success

Board of Directors

Our board is made up of representative members of the community with exceptional management and fundraising experience and a passion for education.

2007-2008

President: Adam Borison
Vice President: Hilary Paulson
Recording Secretary: Elaine Park
Treasurer: Liz Olson

Members:
Donna Collins Williams
Stacy Guthmann
Garry Spanner
Barry Schnur
Jane Taylor

Board Meetings

Date: 4th Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Police Activities League Building (PAL) next door to Taft School, 3399 Bay Road, Redwood City.

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Volunteers

Our volunteers are the life blood of our organization. They run the events, raise the money, publicize the issues, and give us our drive and focus.

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Annual Reports

2005/06 
Print version (pdf)

2004/05 
Print version (pdf)

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Our Mission Statement

The purpose of the RCEF is to enrich educational opportunities for the students in the communities served by the Redwood City Elementary School District.

Our Vision for the Future

Our vision for the future sees students, parents, and the community at large all benefiting from our work to improve Redwood City's public schools:

• Every student is receiving a top-notch education and is achieving his or her potential.
  
  
• Every parent is actively involved in his or her child's education and feels good about it.
  
  
• Every community member—students, parents, teacher, residents, and local businesses—knows about school issues and is positive about the district.

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A History of Success

1983 RESCUE (Redwood City Elementary Schools United Effort) is formed to focused on libraries, computers, and classroom enrichment.

1985-1991 Funrichment, after-school enrichment classes, are funded for a total of 64 classes and 1,000 participants

1992 A fresh start is made with a new board.

1992-1995 Outdoor Education program is saved and supported through district-wide T-Shirt sales.

1996 Innovative Teaching Mini-grant program is introduced.

1997 RESCUE renamed as Redwood City Education Foundation

1996-2005 Music for Learning for grades 2-4 is funded and district instrumental music program supported.

2005 Emergency fundraising campaign to restore key district programs raises more than $100,000.

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