What makes us unique
- We are the official fundraising arm of Bartlesville Public Schools
- We are the only endowment exclusively providing annual supplemental funding to Bartlesville Public Schools
- We are strategically aligned with Bartlesville Public Schools leadership to support programs identified to accelerate student success
- We fund grants to local educators and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding teachers
- We were created in 1985 to help Bartlesville public schools maximize and improve the quality of education for its students
- We are a 501(c)(3) organization
Our Mission
We provide financial resources, cultivate community partnerships, and celebrate achievements to engage students, empower teachers, and enrich learning within Bartlesville Public Schools.
Foundation Leadership
2025-2026 Board of Directors
The Foundation has 19 civic-minded community leaders who oversee its activities and investments. The Foundation is an excellent vehicle for individuals who value education and choose to invest their charitable dollars to fund creative and innovative instructional practices to build a brighter future for our students and our community.
The Board meets at the Education Service Center on the second Wednesday of each month.
Officers
- Chris Batchelder, Chairman
- Donna Keffer, Vice Chairman
- Brian Coordsen, Treasurer
- Nicole McKinney, Secretary
Voting members
- Nikki Benson
- Keri Bostwick
- Kourtney Craig
- Michael Dennis
- Bob Fraser
- Amanda Haberstroh
- Tracy Hammon
- Taylor Potter
- Courtney Roberts
- Tawny Saddoris
- Aaron Tesavis
Non-voting member
- Chuck McCauley, Superintendent, Bartlesville Public Schools
- Kinder Shamhart, Bartlesville Public Schools board member
- LeeAnn Pressler, Bartlesville Public Schools 2024 Teacher of the Year
- Earl Sears, Emeritus Board Member
Executive Director Rachel Miller
Rachel Miller serves as the Executive Director of the Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation, where she works to strengthen partnerships that support students, educators, and innovative learning opportunities across the district. Throughout her career, she has held leadership roles in nonprofit and education-focused organizations, developing programs, building collaborative partnerships, and advancing initiatives that make a meaningful difference for children and families.
Miller brings strong experience in organizational leadership, fundraising, and strategic program development. Her work is guided by a belief that when schools and communities work together, students benefit in lasting ways.
She is deeply connected to Bartlesville Public Schools as the parent of four children who participate or have participated in the district and as the spouse of a public school teacher. Miller also serves on the Bartlesville Choir Boosters Executive Board and volunteers with Children’s Musical Theatre of Bartlesville, reflecting her commitment to supporting educational and arts opportunities for local students.
Foundation Coordinator Linda Moore
Linda Moore is a part-time Coordinator for the Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation. She taught briefly at both Central and Madison Middle Schools, then supported both of her kids as they made their way through Bartlesville Public Schools. She has a deep passion for public education and our district. Linda has a long history of community involvement, including extensive volunteer work with the Girl Scouts and Bartlesville Splash Club. She previously served on the Foundation’s Professional Growth Grant Committee, where her organizational skills and commitment to the mission were instrumental. She is known for her ability to anticipate needs and make the work of her team easier. Linda, and her husband Jim, live in Bartlesville and are enjoying cheering their kids on as they navigate college.
Site Ambassadors
Each school campus has a BPS Foundation teacher ambassador.
Ambassadors are teachers who have been successful at writing grants to the Foundation and have a good understanding of what the Foundation does.
Our ambassadors are available to answer questions from teachers and administrators at their schools and assist them with the grant application process as well as provide an overview of our programs.