The Irvine Public School Foundation (IPSF) is a non-profit organization that has been providing funding to the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) since 1972. This organization helps bridge the gap between property tax revenues and the cost of education in Irvine. The IPSF is dedicated to providing resources for teaching professionals and staff enrichment programs in reading, mathematics, science, technology and more. It also helps fund wellness resources in all OUSD schools so that students have a safe place to process and express their emotions. The IPSF is committed to providing equitable funding for all students in the IUSD.
The local control formula for funding—the next funding increase proposed by Governor Brown for all public schools—will go a long way to reducing funding inequality. California's per-student funding is one of the lowest in the United States, making the IUSD one of the least funded districts in the country. The IPSF helps pay for music classes for all 4th, 5th and 6th grade students and collaborates in extracurricular and summer programs, open to children from districts in the area. Creative partnerships with the city of Irvine, local businesses, and community leaders have provided additional sources of funding that help maintain and improve crucial programs that would not otherwise be possible. In conclusion, funds from the IPSF can be used to provide resources for teaching professionals needed for staff enrichment programs in reading, mathematics, science, technology and more. The IPSF is committed to providing equitable funding for all students in the IUSD.
