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MORTON EDUCATION CENTER
Enriching the lives of all of our citizens.
The Morton Education Center
The center will serve to offer educational remediation and enrichment to all citizens, of all ages, in Morton, PA.
The Morton Education Center
• The project will be implemented and sustained though the continuous efforts of the citizens and supporters of Morton, PA.
Our Mission:
• To secure a site, facility and programs to enrich the educational needs of the citizens of Morton, PA.
GOALS:
1- Secure a ground site within the Borough of Morton, PA.
GOALS:
2- Secure a permanent facility (modular unit)
GOALS
3- Offer tutorial and enrichment activities for all members of the community
GOALS
4- Secure the funds to start and maintain the operation of the Education Center.
GOALS:
5- Establish the
Morton Education Foundation.
GOALS
6-Secure
partnerships
with…
Partnerships
•The Morton Borough Council
Partnerships
•The Springfield School District
Partnerships
•The Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Partnerships
•The Delaware County Community College.
Partnerships
• The Delaware County Library Association
Partnerships
•Local small businesses
Partnerships
• Local faith based institutions
Partnerships
•And other invested parties who share our mission.
How will we do this?
• This project will be managed by the collaboration of citizens who will work in committee.
Collaboration
•The CORE TEAM of seven members will serve as the nucleus of the project.
Collaboration
• There will be 40+ TASK FORCE Members who will serve in multiple capacities on our subcommittees.
Collaboration
• Other Interested Citizens- these individuals will volunteer their time and expertise as needed.
Subcommittees
• Facility Selection Committee:– Determine the size of
the facility– Submit and review
bids– Select a permanent
modular unit– Secure the process of
installation
Subcommittees
• Finance Committee:– Review contracts and other
legal documents
– Manage all financial expenditures
– Complete all tax forms
– Establish the Morton Education Foundation
Subcommittees
• Fundraising Committee:- raise lots of money
-and then raise some more money
Subcommittees
• Grants Committee:– Identify potential grant options– Complete the application process– Complete final reports
Subcommittees
• Grounds committee:– Design a landscape
plan for the site
– Implement a donors’ brick path plan
Subcommittees
• Library Committee:– Secure specific books through
donations
– Secure a magazine subscription drive
– Maintain a current inventory
Subcommittees
• Partnership Committee:– Maintain communication between and among
the partners.– Develop clear, concise memorandums of
agreement.– Review these plans on a yearly basis.
Subcommittees
• Program Development:– Determine the educational needs of the
community– Maintain a calendar of events– Recruit volunteers and partners as needed
Subcommittees
• Public Relations:– Manage all press releases– Develop and manage a website– Recognize donors and volunteers– Maintain communication with the community
Subcommittees
• Site Selction Committee:– Determine the site for
the new facility
– Secure the appropriate permits
– Complete local and state plans
Subcommittees
• Technology Committee:– Secure current hardware and
software– Develop and maintained a website– Provide technology training for
community members– Provide WIFI access within the
center
Timeline
Kick-off activities:
Summer 2009
Time line
Projected completion of the facility acquisition:
February 2012
Timeline
Projected Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:
September 2012
Potential Typical Day at the Center
It is our hope to provide educational services to our community from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM throughout the work week and on the weekend as needed.
Potential Typical Day at the Center
8:00 PM to 2:00 PMPrograms sponsored by the DCIU. These programs could offer services to our pre-school aged children and to parents.
Potential Typical Day at the Center
3:00 PM to 5:30PMAfter school tutorial and enrichment programs for our school aged children.
Potential Typical Day at the Center
6:00PM to 9:00 PM
• Classes for college bound adults
• College/Career Counseling
• Adult Education Programs
What can you do?
We need help and there are lots of ways for you to get involved.
What can I do?
•Volunteer your time.
What can I do?
• Encourage a friend to join us.
• We need lots of talent and lots of help.
What can I do?
•Make a donation. (soon to be tax free)
What can I do?
•Support our local businesses so that they can support us.
What can I do?
•Come to our public meetings.
• These meetings will be advertised in on our website, via email, in the Springfield Press and at the Morton Borough Hall.
Mobilize the Morton communityby
taking action,thinking long term,
taking chances.
YES
WE CAN!
YES
WE
WILL!!!