Fremont High School Participatory Budgeting
Let’s raise MORE THAN $5,000 for Fremont!
Fremont High School in Sunnyvale, CA is in the midst of its second Participatory Budgeting program. The initial budget is $3,400.99, which includes a $2,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Sunnyvale, $750 from the Fremont Union High School District Foundation, and $650.99 remaining from their first program.
As of Feb 1st we are pleased to share that we have raised $700 from the League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale and another $750 from Fremont parents and members of the community.
Let’s do even more. Join our fundraising campaign to push this to $6,000 – or more!
The program is being managed by the ASB leadership team and Mr. Kakes – the teacher we know and love so much! Check out the great feedback from Mr. Kakes on this program.
In their first Participatory Budgeting cycle the ASB leadership class at Fremont was given $2,000 and used the money to purchase more outside seating and a glass case for posting flyers.
The ASB is a leadership class is a natural fit for PB, as ASB students students desire to do something for Fremont in order to create an unforgettable experience for their peers, increase school spirit, and improve the environment at Fremont.
We’re honored that Mr. Kakes, who led the first PB program at Fremont, is once again leading this second program.
Sponsoring the Participatory Budgeting program helps Fremont students:
- Experience democracy in action by them with concrete evidence of the benefits of voting and getting involved!
- Engage in all aspects of design thinking as they create, refine, vote, and fund proposals
- Strengthen the school community by creating alignment and positive interactions among all stakeholders: students, teachers, parents, and administrators
- Create self-confidence and civic pride as their proposals are implemented
- Develop financial literacy skills, including budgeting and financial planning
You should know this about your contribution:
- While FirstRoot will manage the funds, the students at Fremont will determine how the funds are spent
- Contributions are not tax deductible
- Contributions are not refundable
- Stripe charges a small processing fee to manage transactions
- If the program is cancelled your contribution will be applied to a different school
- Unless you tell us otherwise, we will list your name as a contributor and the amount you contributed
