Other Initiatives
Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program
The Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program is administered by the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) under Act 48. Established in 2001, the Program awards tax credits to businesses that make contributions to Scholarship Organizations or Educational Improvement Organizations.
The North East Education Foundation is a DCED approved Education Improvement Organization and eligible to receive your EITC contributions.
EITC contributions help fund the North East School District Summer Learning Lab program. This is an educational program for students in grades K-8 which is offered as an extension to the learning experience provided during the annual school year. The purpose of this summer program is to facilitate a standards-based curriculum and delivery of instruction in an extended learning format for resident children in the North East community.
Schedules are configured to include instruction by certified instructors in the core academic areas of ELA, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, with additional offerings in the Encore areas of Art, STEM, Music, Technology Education, Social/Emotional Learning, and Physical Fitness. Academic enrichment and remediation serve as the primary target objectives for all K-12 student participants. This functions as an initiative to best support students in the retention of prior learning with a focus on maximizing opportunities for increased success in the next academic year.
The Summer Learning Lab operates as a 4-week program, four days per week in half day increments. Breakfast and lunch are provided to all student participants and a modified shuttle service is available to students requiring transportation assistance in order to attend.
Student Assistance Fund
Funds assist students and families with items of personal necessity and student obligations. Programs supported include the Second Harvest Food Bank BackPack Program, Coats and Mittens, holiday outreach and distribution initiatives via multiple organizations, etc.
Innovative Grants
Innovative Grants have helped fund the Mercyhurst University Stem & Vine program, Early Connections Pre-K playground project, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Mobile Ag Ed Science Lab and North East Juvenile Diversion Committee’s Vape Educate Alternative Disciplinary Program.
Athletic Facilities Improvement Fund
In May of 2023, the North East School District Board of Directors approved the first phase of a multi-phase capital improvement project to improve the exterior athletic facilities of the campus. Phase one included the installation of FieldTurf in the stadium, replacement of the track and fencing, upgrading to LED lighting and the relocation of the field events to the field east of the elementary building. Phase two will be the renovation and expansion of the fieldhouse to accommodate more student athletes and more restroom capacity. Phase two will be contingent upon fundraising and future approval. A feasibility study is currently in progress.
Student Activities and Programs
Recent student activities have included Science Olympiad, Elementary Science Fair and the North East Youth Triathlon.
