Columbia Heights board accepts monetary and in‑kind donations, approves acknowledgement resolution

Columbia Heights Public Schools’ board voted during its Sept. 9 meeting to accept monetary and in‑kind donations described in a consent resolution and cited Minnesota Statute 123B.2 as authority to receive gifts for district purposes.

The board’s background materials listed a $6,000 monetary contribution from Minnesota Vikings Football LLC designated for Columbia Academy girls flag football; DonorsChoose classroom supplies valued at $340 for the Valley View art classroom; a Yamaha P‑525 88‑key digital piano valued at $1,699.99 donated by Diane and Patrick for Columbia Heights High School’s choir program; and feminine and personal hygiene products valued at $1,193.76 from the Columbia Heights Lions Club for student use at Columbia Heights High School. The presenter and board members noted a formatting/typographical issue in the document’s signing line.

A motion to accept the resolution was moved and seconded and the board took a roll‑call vote. Board members recorded as voting aye included Medeiros, Pettway, Palmer, Granlund and Smith, and the motion carried. The presenter noted that the practice of recognizing community generosity is ongoing and that in‑kind gifts and smaller donations can have practical classroom impact.

The resolution was processed under the board’s consent agenda and accepted as presented; the board held a roll‑call vote per the requirements for resolutions.