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Hawaiian Gardens approves $5,000 donation to FEDI Academy to send students to state competition
Summary
The council approved a $5,000 donation to FEDI Academy to help six students attend the National History Day state competition in Sacramento; the council approved the staff recommendation by roll call.
The Hawaiian Gardens City Council voted unanimously on April 9 to approve a $5,000 donation to FEDI Academy to help cover travel and lodging costs for students advancing to the state History Day competition.
Principal Macias of FEDI Academy asked the council for help after six students qualified for the state competition; Macias said the school needs funding for flights, hotel, meals, a small stipend for a chaperone and presentation props. "We were requesting $5,000 to cover the cost," Principal Macias said during the meeting.
Why it matters: The donation was presented as a one-time support payment to ensure the qualifying students can attend a state-level academic competition. Council members who spoke in favor cited the program's role in student enrichment and its history of community involvement.
The council approved the staff recommendation on a roll-call vote: Council Member Farfan ' yes; Council Member Roa ' yes; Mayor Pro Tem Del Rio ' yes; Mayor Dandy DiPaola ' yes. The motion carried and the council asked staff to coordinate disbursement so the students could travel.
Council members and the mayor praised the students and coaches when the donation passed. The council also discussed inviting the students back after the competition for recognition.
Ending: The city will provide the $5,000 to FEDI Academy to offset travel-related expenses for the six students who qualified for state competition; council staff will follow up to arrange payment and to coordinate a post-competition recognition if the students return to Hawaiian Gardens.
