Teacher and Staff Funding Requests (Allocations)
WGEd continues its commitment to supporting education initiatives, student programs, staff development, and fostering a positive campus culture. Funding applications for these activities are now available to teachers and staff members via our new digital process.
If your academic program or school-serving entity at WGMS or WGHS would like to receive funding from WGEd, please review the following before submitting your request.
How it Works
Beginning in the fall of 2025 our entire process is moving online. From your initial request, to principal approval, board voting, and expense reimbursement, we will now be using a digital process that keeps you informed every step of the way. Supporting documentation such as quotes can be uploaded and attached to the online form.
Once you submit your request, your principal will be automatically notified, and asked for authorization. Upon approval, your request will be forwarded to the WGEd Allocation Lead, who will then submit the request to the WGEd board for a vote. Typically you should be informed of the result within a week of WGEd receiving the request.
Please Review Before Submitting Your Request
We are happy to fund programs related to:
- ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT : Supplies to enhance the teaching experience, like lab equipment, experiment kits, PE equipment, SEL tools etc.
- STUDENT EVENTS & ACTIVITIES : Support for student programs like Journalism or Mock Trial.
- Teacher & Staff Support : Staff training (e.g. conference fees), support for staff on-campus (e.g. golf cart for on-campus transportation).
- Campus Culture & Values : Honors Night, College Week, Teacher Appreciation events etc.
- Other : If your request does not fall into one of these categories, but you believe it aligns with our mission of academic achievement and cultural enrichment, please do go ahead and submit it.
We typically do NOT fund:
- Items that would supplant what the district should provide (e.g. copy paper, pens etc)
- Items that may be funded by the School Improvement Plan for Student Achievement (aka, SIPSA).
- Swag related to specific clubs (e.g. hoodies etc)
- Items more appropriately supported by other school-connected organizations (e.g., sports equipment for teams, costumes for a play, etc.). The Athletic Boosters or Performing Arts Boosters are better positioned to support those.
- Pizza parties
Requests Over $5000
For requests exceeding $5,000, the principal or requestor must present their proposal at a Board meeting. These presentations should cover costs, benefits, supporting data (such as a quote), and a demonstration if applicable. A vote on the proposal will be conducted, generally within a week of the presentation. Foundation meetings take place on the first Wednesday of each month. To schedule a presentation slot, please contact the relevant allocations lead using the contact information provided below.
Payment of Approved Requests
When submitting a funding allocation request, please indicate your preferred payment method from the following two options:
- Preferred Method: In your request, ask that WGEd purchase items from the vendor on your behalf.
- Alternative Method: After your request is approved, purchase items yourself or through the school, and then submit receipts/invoices using the Expense Reimbursement Form.
Please be aware that the Foundation is required to ensure all disbursements comply with District Office Guidelines.
Have Questions or Need Help?
For further questions about allocation eligibility or process, please contact:
High School Lead, Christine Eggers ()
Middle School Lead, Meredith Purganan ()
For technical questions related to the submission please contact ().