Stand with Elizabeth Schools. Protect local control.
Friends of Elizabeth Schools is raising funds to help support our school district as they defend their right to local control in an ongoing legal challenge from the ACLU. Your support helps ensure Elizabeth families, educators, and local leaders have the resources needed for a strong legal defense.
✓ Community-supported
✓ Legal-cost focused
✓ Local-control centered
Helping cover legal costs for Elizabeth Schools
The goal of this fundraising campaign is straightforward: help cover legal costs connected to an ACLU lawsuit and support the principle of local control for Elizabeth Schools and schools across the United States.
Contributions from parents, residents, alumni, educators, and community supporters can help provide the resources needed to respond effectively and keep the focus on what matters most — students, families, and the future of our schools.
- Support legal costs associated with the lawsuit.
- Defend the community’s voice in local education decisions.
- Help protect the future of Elizabeth Schools.
When a community stands together, its schools are stronger.
Every donation helps provide financial support for legal expenses while reinforcing the community’s commitment to local decision-making.
Local Control
Elizabeth’s schools should reflect the needs, values, and priorities of the Elizabeth community.
Legal Defense
Lawsuits are costly. Donations help ensure the community has the resources needed to respond.
Students First
The long-term impact of this issue reaches students, families, educators, and future graduates.
Community Support
Small and large gifts alike show that Elizabeth residents and supporters are standing together.
Help protect Elizabeth Schools.
Please consult your tax advisor regarding whether your contribution is tax-deductible.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common donor questions to build confidence before contributing.
What is the purpose of this fundraiser?
The purpose is to raise money to help cover legal costs related to the ACLU lawsuit and support local control of Elizabeth Schools and all schools.
Where will donations go?
Funds raised through this campaign are intended to help cover legal expenses associated with the lawsuit.
Who can donate?
Parents, residents, alumni, educators, and community supporters who care about Elizabeth Schools are welcome to contribute.
How else can I help?
Share this website, talk with neighbors, invite others to donate, and stay informed about community updates.
Protecting local control. Supporting Elizabeth Schools.
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