A tribute to the nonprofit that helps fund Boerne Independent School District efforts when support from the state falls short is set for March 28.
For almost 30 years, the Boerne Education Foundation has raised funds for BISD to close gaps, meet needs and aid students, teachers and campuses, officials said.
Now, BISD will applaud the BEF during its annual “Rock On! Gala” in the University of Texas at San Antonio Ballroom, 1 UTSA Circle in San Antonio.
The theme is “Rock On! In the Big Apple.” So far during the 2026-26 academic year, the BEF has given more than $200,080 in Teacher Innovation Grants and $ 151,700 in campus disbursements.
BEF provides funding directly to teachers through the grants as well as campus disbursements.
Every grant application is vetted and voted on by a committee of parents, community partners and educators, officials said.
“Boerne teachers do so much, and we always want to provide them with the ‘extras’ that help students reach their full potential,” said Nicole Gallegos, BEF president. “My mother was a teacher, and I grew up seeing her sacrifice to make sure her students had what they needed.
Support from the Foundation “makes it possible for teachers and campuses to have what they need – and that includes the kinds of hands-on tools and technologies that modern students learn best from,” she added.
A group of 24 parents and community members help Gallegos steer the Foundation, volunteers said.
“The relationship between the district and our Education Foundation is so meaningful for our students, teachers and campus communities,” said Superintendent Kristin Craft. “We are grateful for the generosity of our BEF partners. Their ingenuity, connections and ability to do something amazing for a great cause makes a difference in our schools.”
For details on the gala, call BEF Executive Director Yvette Rayna at 830-357-2008.
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