Monday, November 9, 2026 - At this evening's board meeting, Ben Davis with the Madison County Community Foundation (MCCF) and Maria Alexander with the Anderson Education Foundation (AEF) announced a new fund designed to support Anderson Community Schools (ACS). The ACS Resilience Fund provides an avenue for individuals to provide financial support to make up for the loss in Referendum Funding.
ACS Resilience Fund
The renewal of the Anderson Community Schools (ACS) Operating Referendum was narrowly defeated on November 3, 2026, resulting in a projected $2.9 million annual budget shortfall beginning in 2027. In response, many community members have expressed a desire to support ACS students, educators, and schools. To provide a meaningful avenue for that support, the Anderson Education Foundation (AEF) and the Madison County Community Foundation (MCCF) have partnered to establish the ACS Resilience Fund. This campaign offers individuals, businesses, and community partners an opportunity to come together and help ease the financial challenges facing ACS. While charitable contributions cannot fully replace referendum funding, every gift represents a community investment to preserve programming that strengthens students, educators, and educational opportunities to invest in Anderson's future.
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