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?

•Get on our e-mailing list.

• Contact Mortoneducation@gmail.com

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!!!