BPS Connect

BPS Connect is our Community Partnership Program. Through the BPS Connect program businesses, organizations, and alumni are partnered with schools, classrooms, and departments to assist or develop engaging educational experiences. The partnership program is designed to be ongoing and mutually beneficial.

Mission Statement

To develop partnerships that shape our future through engagement, innovation, and a culture of belonging.

Partnerships Structure

BPS Connect business/school partnerships are all unique and based on the participating business, their available resources, and the school or department they are partnered with. Length of time commitment, amount of resources, and services provided will vary and will be determined by building principals, teachers or departments, the participating business, and district personnel.

Participants

All BPS Schools and any school-appropriate business or organization may participate. Partnerships can be developed with the entire district, a specific school, or an individual department or classroom. The main requirement for a business is that they want to help provide an excellent education for our students.

Classroom/Department/School Partners

Partners may:

• Develop a partnership with a department, classroom, or grade level
• Share resources or other donations that connect to classroom activities

• Develop programs and activities that meet curricular objectives

• Work with teachers and district personnel to enhance classroom educational opportunities

• Develop programs and activities that meet curricular objectives
• Contribute a certain amount of human resources (volunteers, guest speakers, etc.)
• Design activities that meet a specific area of need

Examples include:

• Volunteers tutoring students in math or reading
• Inviting classes to tour your facility
• Helping classroom teachers with special lessons or projects
• Leading classroom discussion on financial management and economics

• Donating funds or resources to help with special school events
• Sponsor contests in art, writing, math, etc.
• Offering student scholarships

District Partners

Partners may:

• Contribute resources to all schools across the district. Examples of resources include student incentives, discounts/discount coupons, or special events or opportunities
• Be included in information provided to building and district administration and PTA's that lists what they will contribute to schools
• Offer fundraising options for schools and PTA's

Examples include:

• Offering student incentives for various school achievements
• Providing discounts or coupons for students or families
• Being a sponsor for special events or projects
• Provide speakers for school career days
• Offering food or supplies for parent/staff meetings
• Providing volunteers and/or tutors in multiple buildings
• Sharing “real world” experiences as a guest speaker in multiple buildings

Contact Information

Garrett Sims, BPS Connect/Partnerships Facilitator
Phone: 402-293-4021
E-mail: garrett.sims@bpsne.net

BPS Connect Community Partners