I really do.hope you get the funds to get your school started. One of the disadvantages of working under someone is that you don't have the freedom to implement some of your ideas.
People are afraid of change and it's not shocking the school you work at are unwilling to implement change. If you do get your school, you'll be able to make.those changes yourself.
That's exactly why this is on the top of my list and with time, I'd get it started.