The mission of LEEF is to create and maintain a fund that provides grants for innovative education and enrichment programs beyond the tax-supported budget for the benefit of Longmeadow public school students. The foundation is an autonomous, long-term institution that strives to ensure the excellence of Longmeadow Public Schools and promotes a proprietary sense of ownership and pride within the community.

Each year, LEEF will solicit proposals from teachers and administrators at each school. A Grant Committee of educators, community advisors, and designated LEEF board members will prioritize and review the proposals according to merit, need or available funds. No idea is too big or small for consideration.

• We do not fund teacher salaries
• We do not fund building projects
• LEEF does not report to the school committee
• LEEF is not part of the Longmeadow Public Schools budget. It is a separate and distinctly independent entity.

• By providing funds beyond the tax-supported public funding.
• By providing teachers with creative teaching tools to expand on curriculum objectives.
• By focusing on improvements in all areas of academics including technology.
• By promoting activities, programs and services for the faculty in order to strengthen the students understanding and knowledge at a competitive level.
• By encouraging community and business involvement in the public schools in a positive and supportive manner.
• By facilitating a partnership with the Longmeadow community that addresses the strengths and innovative programs offered in the Longmeadow Public Schools.