Frequently Asked Questions

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 Like many public school districts, DUSD is facing financial challenges due to rising costs and limited state funding, compounded by budget cuts at the state level. Additionally, as the district’s population growth has slowed, DUSD is no longer receiving additional funding for incoming students. Dublin Education Alliance aims to help address the ensuing needs by bringing the community together to support our students. 

The Dublin Education Alliance (The Alliance) is a district-wide, nonprofit organization focused on addressing systemic challenges within the district, ensuring equitable opportunities for all students, regardless of the school they attend. 

In contrast, Parent Faculty Clubs (PFCs) and Parent Faculty and Student Organizations (PFSOs) are community-based groups that focus on supporting individual schools through enrichment and extracurricular activities.

The Dublin Education Alliance aims to support DUSD in continuing to maintain the quality of education offered district wide through support for co-curricular services like counseling and mental wellness, instructional intervention, campus safety and more.

No, Dublin Education Alliance and the PFCs/PFSOs have different missions.  PFC's focus on supporting individual schools' enrichment needs, while The Alliance works on district-wide initiatives, particularly addressing the challenges.

Dublin Education Alliance is an education foundation whose primary role is fundraising to support DUSD students. 

Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) focuses on providing after school enrichment opportunities where families pay to participate in their programs.

Dublin Education Alliance aims to ensure transparency with donors about where their donations are going by setting out clear fundraising campaign goals. The Alliance Board is a group of volunteer community leaders and parents, who are constantly seeking feedback and guidance from the community about how The Alliance can best serve the needs of Dublin students. 

The initial funds will go towards preserving critical student support services that face immediate cuts, including intervention, custodial, campus safety and classroom aides. These programs have a direct impact on student well-being and academic achievement.  Our overall goal is to help support critical roles and programs within the district that will impact DUSD students.

 Yes, The Alliance is registered with the California Secretary of State as a nonprofit organization.  Dublin Education Alliance a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Dublin Education Alliance is raising funds to address the district's needs, through a number of avenues as per the best practices of our neighboring education foundations.   The Alliance aims to strengthen financial support for DUSD students through a diversified funding approach through parent donations, corporate matching, corporate sponsorships, grant applications, and community events.