Involvement in the Partners in Education Program is open to corporations, businesses of all sizes, civic and professional organizations, agencies, neighborhood associations, parents and community individuals. If you would like to become a Partner in Education, it’s a simple two-step process.

1. Please complete the “Business Partner Profile” form and fax it to 915-851-7555 or email it to mkirtl@sisd.net. 
   
2. Next, be sure to complete the Volunteer Background check at http://www.sisd.net/page/684. Please remember to write in “District-Wide” if you wish to partner with all SISD schools and then select “Business PIE.”. 

          

These are the ways are business partners can help:

Monetary Donations

Monetary donations are always appreciated! Monetary donations can be given in the form of grants, gift certificates, coupons, etc.

In-Kind Donations

In-kind donations are made by our business community and include food/snacks, printing, copying, school uniforms, equipment and furniture.

Fundraising

Several fundraisers are carried out throughout the year. Fundraisers help schools pay for various programs and activities not included in the school’s fiscal budget. Fundraisers include but are not limited to school spirit nights, coupon book sales, value cards, product sales, etc.

Volunteerism

The Partners in Education Program strongly encourages business partners to volunteer with school events and activities. Business partners can serve as judges, readers, mentors, and on school and/or District committees. All business partners are required to complete a “Volunteer Registration” form every year for a background check.

Community Education

The Partners in Education Program continues to see an increase in community education partnerships. Community education presentations are a great way to get important information out to the public. Presentations have been made on cyberbullying, health programs, financial assistance, and platforms to supplement curriculum.

Event and Program Sponsorships

The Partners in Education Program is always looking for sponsorship for specific events and programs. Business partners can provide event and program sponsorships through donations of product, money, specific items requested, or volunteerism. See our sponsorship page for more information.

#Team SISD Spirit Shirt Mondays

Team SISD is working together with our Partners in Education to provide an incentive for students, employees and parents who wear their Team SISD shirts to their place of business. It’s a win-win for both the school district and businesses! Let us know what your business can offer (a free ice cream cone, 50% off services, a free drink, etc.)!

• The incentive will only be valid on Mondays.
• The gray Team SISD shirt is the only shirt valid for incentive. NO school shirts with logos or school spirit shirts are valid for the incentive.
• The incentive can be a free item and/or a discount for students, employees and parents.
• Free items work best for students.
• Please NO “buy one, get one free” promotions.
• Team SISD will work with businesses to design the incentive to promote on social media.
• Team SISD will post promotions for our businesses on social media to drive traffic.
• Share your posts on social media when our Team SISD students and community visit your place of business!

Contact Maya Kirtley, Public Relations Specialist at (915) 937- 0288 or by email at for more information.