Initiatives

Full Value Agreement:

A safe, nurturing school culture is critical to the success of our students.  That’s why the PEF supports the “character education” platform led by Camp Daggett called the Full Value Agreement.  Everyone in the school system is urged to Be Safe (emotionally and physically), Speak Up, and Work as a Team.

The Full Value Agreement is a useful tool to stimulate learning and help individuals and groups achieve their goals while participating in a shared experience.  When working in groups, it is beneficial to have members agree to certain guidelines; an agreement under which people can operate and return to in case of problems or obstacles.  When used periodically as a check-in, the Full Value Agreement can be a very effective way to evaluate behavior and progress, as individuals and a group.

The Full Value Agreement asks for the following commitments:

Work as Team

An agreement among the group members to work together toward achieving individual and group goals which have been developed and discussed within the group.

Be Safe (Physically & Emotionally)

An agreement to follow established rules and expectations for safety – physical and emotional. It is important that the group members help in developing these rules.

Speak Up

An agreement to give and receive honest feedback. Group members must be willing to speak up when something isn’t going well and make changes in their own behaviors and the behaviors of the group when needed.

Mission: 

The mission of the Petoskey Education Foundation is to raise funds to help students and support programs and/or facility improvements in the Public Schools of Petoskey that the district is unable to achieve through other means.

What We Do:

Scholarships:  Each year the PEF awards close to $25,000 to students who attend Petoskey Schools.  Some scholarships support graduating seniors who are pursuing higher education, and some support middle school and high school students who attend educational camps and other academic programs.

PBIS: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a program implemented in the Public Schools of Petoskey to address behavioral needs. PBIS is designed to create safe, positive schools where students feel valued and supported and the PEF is aligned to support PBIS initiatives.

Teacher Welcome Baskets:  Our teachers are a valuable member of the PPS family and we welcome each new teacher with a basket of treats that include gift certificates to area businesses and other items to welcome them to their new position.

Innovation Grants:

Full Value Agreement:  A safe, nurturing school culture is critical to the success of our students.  That’s why the PEF supports the “character education” platform led by Camp Daggett called the Full Value Agreement.  Everyone in the school system is urged to Be Safe (emotionally and physically), Speak Up, and Work as a Team.

Special Requests:  From time to time, funding needs arise that are beyond the traditional fund-raising abilities of clubs and organizations.  Sometimes there are special facility needs beyond what is allowed through traditional funding sources.  Sometimes an unexpected opportunity arises that wasn’t in the budget.  The PEF stands at the ready to provide funding when called upon to fill these gaps and assure our students get the unique learning opportunities they deserve.