Mission Statement
The Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation provides support and resources for the Marana Unified School District to become a national model of educational excellence.
We do this through:
- Student Scholarships
- Classroom Support
- Professional Development
- Employee Recognition
- Building Community Relationships
Board of Directors
Dr. Jan Truitt, President
Suzanne Hopkins, Vice President
Dan Contorno, Treasurer
Brenda Drury, Secretary
Dr. Dan Streeter, Superintendent
Tom Carlson
Leigh-Anne Harrison
Fred Knapp
Dr. Maribel Lopez
Lynn Nystrom
Executive Director
Scholarships
OVER $280,000 GIVEN SINCE 2014!
The Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation has provided 115 scholarships totaling over $280,000 to students who attended Marana Unified School District from kindergarten through 12th grade. Scholarship recipients receive $2,500.00 to assist in their educational goals.
Classroom Support
The Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation supports Marana Unified School District classrooms by providing resources for:
- Student attendance incentives
- Student exam incentives
- Music and refreshments for the Marana Winds concert
- MUSD photo competition prizes
- Summer Transition Camps
Professional Development
The Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation contributes resources to the Marana Unified School District educators through our outstanding donors. Some of the resources provided include:
- Educators’ scholarships for dual enrollment courses
- New Teacher orientation and welcome
- Renewal costs for educators who have received National Board Certification
- Professional Development Day
Employee Recognition
Over $165,000 GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES SINCE 2014!
The Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation has been privileged to provide 33 employees $5,000 for their well-deserved recognition of their commitment to the Marana Unified School District’s students and families.
Building Community Relationships
The Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation works with several community partners to provide support and resources for the Marana Unified School District.
- Marana Chamber of Commerce
- Youth Education Supporters (YES)
- Marana Alumni Association
- Local Parent-Teacher Organizations