Board approves partnership agreement with Wabash Valley Astronomical Society for district observatory
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Summary
The board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the Wabash Valley Astronomical Society to formalize the group’s long‑standing use of the district observatory and community outreach.
The West Lafayette Community School Corporation board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the Wabash Valley Astronomical Society that formalizes the society’s ongoing use of the district observatory and collaboration on educational events.
Superintendent Greiner told the board the MOU clarifies the partnership and was included in Friday notes and the board packet. David moved to approve the agreement; the vote recorded in the meeting was 7‑0 in favor.
Why it matters: The MOU documents an existing community partnership and creates a predictable framework for use of school facilities for astronomy education and monthly meetings. Administration said the society already works with building principals and can provide outreach materials and events to schools.
Implementation: The agreement will be filed in district records and administration will follow up with the society to coordinate outreach to teachers and principals for school visits and public events. The board asked the society to provide flyers for distribution to families.
Ending: With the MOU approved, the society and administration will coordinate outreach and scheduling through school staff and the district’s facilities office.
