What Is A Partner?

 

What Is a Partner?  

A Strategic Partner is an individual, business, nonprofit, or organization that: 

• Supports the district’s Strategic Plan 

• Provides sustained, aligned support for students and staff  

• Committed to enhance students learning experiences to support impactful academic outcomes 

Not considered a strategic partner: 

• One-time donors without continued engagement 

• Vendors seeking only transactional relationships 

• Organizations or groups seeking promotional access to students 

• Visitors who attend without meaningful interaction 

Types of School and District Partnerships

School Supporters: Individuals or organizations that provide general support to schools, contributing to a positive learning environment.

District and School Level Partners: Partners who actively engage in district-wide initiatives—such as The PUSH to Clearing the Paths—by supporting academic programs, student incentives, school events, and all strategic focus areas but mainly in literacy and math.

Service Volunteers: Community members or professionals who donate their time and expertise to assist students, educators, and school operations.

Resource Providers: Organizations or individuals who supply valuable resources—including materials, funding, or services—to strengthen teaching and learning.

Event and Celebratory Supporters: Partners who assist in organizing and supporting school and district events, and who contribute to the implementation of tiered support frameworks.

PARTNER UP Partnership Tiered Support/ Sponsorship Model  

Goal: Every school should strive to have partnerships from local businesses, civic organizations and faith-based sectors to align with the tiered support donors and sponsorships.

Tiered Support Levels and Service 

Tier	Description	Examples	Contribution
Tier I	Silver	School supplies, small gifts or services	Up to $999
Tier II	Gold	Monthly volunteers, hosting school events	$1,000–$5,000
Tier III	Platinum	Internships, mentoring, multi-year funding	$5,000+