FAPSETA & FEEP
The mission of the Faribault Area Public Schools Educational Trust Association (FAPSETA), the Falcon Scholarship Fund and Falcon Educational Enrichment Program (FEEP) is to provide a source of funds to assist in meeting the ongoing educational goals Faribault Public Schools students.
HISTORY:
Established in 1986, the Faribault Area Public Schools Educational Trust Association functions as a separate, tax-exempt entity that works closely with Independent School District 656 in the administration of the Trust's activities. The board of directors is made up of business, education and community members who have a vested interest in the youth of this community.
FAPSETA Annual Meeting:
The annual board meeting of the Faribault Area Public School Educational Trust Association will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at noon via ZOOM.
If interested, please contact:
Jami Kenney
Jerry Robicheau
The Cost of Education Continues to Escalate
Because costs of higher education continue to increase and financial support for K-12 programs lag behind growing needs, FAPSETA seeks to secure funds to help meet these needs. The Falcon Scholarship Funds focuses its activity on granting scholarships for graduating students. The Falcon Educational Enrichment Program (FEEP) secures support for specific classroom and learning opportunities that are beyond regular classroom financial support. Teachers may apply for these funds, and a screening committee determines the amount and the programs that will be funded.
The community unites to help its own and rallies around those seeking higher education to give them a boost and ensure they reach their highest potential. Students benefit from the recognition and community members share in the pride and excitement of contributing to their future success. Many have contributed generously and we have awarded over $1,246,000 to nearly 1,200 students.
For a contribution of $20,000 or more, contributors may have a named scholarship awarded, as earnings allow.
FEEP History
In 2018 the Falcon Educational Enrichment Program (FEEP) was developed as a part of the Faribault Area Public Schools Educational Trust Association (FAPSETA). The mission is to secure financial support for specific classroom resources and learning opportunities that are beyond the school district’s budget.
Applications for grants are submitted each year by teachers for innovative project ideas that enrich the educational experience of students in the Faribault school district. The FEEP program committee reviews each grant and in the grant cycles to date has awarded over $71,000. Grants have supported project materials in science, technology, STEM, literacy, the arts, physical education, robotics and cultural awareness. Students in all grade levels and across all buildings in the district have benefited from the FEEP grants.
Donations to FEEP may be made by visiting our parent organization FAPSETA by using the FAPSETA Website link above. Faribault Public School staff wishing to donate through payroll deduction may use the FAPSETA Donation link, also above.
FAPSETA
Mail your tax-deductible gift to:
The Faribault Area Public School Educational Trust Association
710 17th St. SW
Faribault, MN 55021
For more information contact Brent Peroutka at 507-332-8012
To gift appreciated assets, or for further information contact Treasurer at 507-333-6190