Agenda Item
iv. Chevron STEM Grant of $10,000 to Hightower Elementary School
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Cherisse Campbell, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb Board of Education accept Chevron’s $10,000 STEM donation awarded to Hightower Elementary School for use beginning with the 2026-27 school year.
Why: Approval of the $10,000 Chevron grant will enhance Hightower Elementary School’s STEM program by funding hands-on monthly experiments and projects. This award promotes community partnership and provides students with engaging opportunities that foster curiosity, problem-solving skills, and future readiness.
Details: Chevron is awarding Hightower Elementary School with a $10,000 educational contribution through the Africa Children’s Fund to support monthly STEM experiments and projects that expand hands-on learning, strengthen student curiosity, and help prepare students for future career opportunities.
Financial impact: There is no cost to the District or to Hightower Elementary School to accept the donated funds from Chevron’s Doraville Terminal through its partnership with Africa Children’s Fund. The donation is valued at $10,000.
Contact: Dr. Cherisse M. Campbell, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-0409, cherisse_m_campbell@dekalbschoolsga.org
Mrs. Sheila Price, Principal of Hightower Elementary School, Division of Schools & Leadership, 678-676-7302, sheila_george@dekalbschoolsga.org
Effective: Upon Board Approval.
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs.
Hi Marcia,
Chevron’s Doraville Terminal believes supporting education—especially in science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM)—helps prepare today’s students for
tomorrow’s careers. Wherever we operate, we aim to be a good neighbor by listening to
community needs and helping build a stronger future. Through its partnership with
Africa Children’s Fund, Chevron is helping expand students’ access to STEM learning
and educational opportunities.
Chevron is pleased to provide Hightower Elementary School with a $10,000 education
contribution to support monthly STEM experiments and projects.
Please let me know if you have any questions and thank you for your partnership.
Warm regards,
Amy Brandenstein
Amy Brandenstein
Corporate Affairs Advisor
bamy@chevron.com
Chevron Corporation
Corporate Affairs
Mobile +1 228-217-1073