Recently, the Irvine Public Schools Foundation raffled off a house, yes, a house, with proceeds going to programs in the Irvine Public Schools. It was a hugely successful event, and they are gearing up to do it again.

Their impressive website claims the following, very specific mission of this group: "Enriched art, science, and music programs, retaining class size reduction, music instrument rental, after school enrichment classes, and innovative teaching methods in our middle and high schools are just some of the activities funded and managed by IPSF for the benefit of our public school students."

Apparently it raised over $1 million for Irvine Public Schools.

What would you do with $1 million extra dollars for your school district? What programs would you hold dear, or sponsor? Are there programs you would restore? Are there programs that get the short end of the stick, that would receive additional funding?

This is the ultimate public/private cooperation, and for the bnefit of kids. Innovative ideas beget action.

I want to congratulate the Irvine Public Schools Foundation, for working to make a difference for kids in school!

Tim Keaney