Palm Springs Unified School District Segment – September 16, 2025

Seg 1 – Palm Springs Unified School District Segment

LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.

PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT w/ Ellen Goodman, Foundation Director of the non-profit PSUSD.
– REPORT that she’s been here from S.F. 12 years ago to join the PSUSD.
– REPORT on her duties as Foundation Director;
1. Build relationships with the community.
2. Raise funds for “under” and “unfunded” programs.
3. Advocate for students.
4. Follow-thru between Community, District and a direct impact w/ a return on investment.
– DISCUSSION that she is a school district employee PLUS they are a non-profit. She manages those relationships and the Board.
– STRIVES to inspire.
– REPORT on greatest impact is w/ teachers and the Student Families and the School District budget.
– REPORT that Federal and State monies have decreased. PSUSD does NOT rely on Federal or State money, it all comes from local individuals etc.
– DISCUSSION of their Program that gives tennis shoes to children. Organizing that.
– REPORT that her staff is a total of 3.
– HOLD THE DATE;
1. “ONE NIGHT OUT – PARIS” Sat., Oct., 4. 4th year of this event. At the P.S. Air Museum. VIP @ 6 PM; General @ 7 PM. Tix. are $50. Food by Lulu w/ a cash bar. Cake and Champagne. Street artists. Broadway review. www.onenightoutparis.com for info and tickets.
– (contact info; www.psusd.us)

Ellen