The J.J. Pearce Local School Council will manage decisions about funds spent for specific programs, resources, and academic tools. This group is comprised of community members, teachers, and parents and is lead by the principal. The J.J. Pearce Excellence in Education Fund is part of the RISD Tomorrow Foundation, Inc., which provides accounting and administrative services. All contributions to the J.J. Pearce High School Excellence in Education Fund will be used to support academic initiatives exclusively at Pearce.