The Sparta Area School District board approved donations from multiple community donors during the consent agenda and recognized contributors at the meeting. A motion to approve the donations was made and seconded, and the roll call vote was recorded as unanimous.

The donations listed for approval included Sparta Sparks volleyball club; Jay David and Catherine Rice; CISA 6 Smart Thinking; and the Gridiron Booster Club. District staff also recognized Amelia Retler, Sam Rodeman, Deke Slayton Post 100, and Heather and Eric Rawling for additional gifts.

A motion to approve the donations was introduced by Dr. Burnett and seconded by Mr. Burns Gilbert, and the roll call returned seven "yes" votes: Dr. Burnett; Miss Lopez; Mr. Wells; Miss Behrens; Mr. Burns Coburg; Mr. Gonkey; and Mr. McKenna. The meeting record states, "Consent agenda passes 7 0." A board member added, "Thank you all for your donations to the district." The board then adjourned.

Why it matters: donations support extracurricular and program needs identified by the district; the gifts were accepted by unanimous vote as part of the consent agenda. The meeting did not include a separate public hearing or discussion on the donations.