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Board accepts $25,000 playground grant, AAC device donation and $50,000 equipment gift
Summary
The board approved three notable donations: a $25,000 grant for accessible preschool playground equipment at Perry Hill, an Accent AAC device valued at $16,100 donated by the family of a former student, and $50,000 in equipment from the College Football Playoff Foundation for Oakview.
The Northwest Allen County Schools Board approved three larger donations at its June 23 meeting and took votes to accept each gift.
Grant for accessible playground
Diana Koshert, executive director of special education (referenced in board materials), requested acceptance of a $25,000 grant to fund accessible preschool playground equipment at Perry Hill. The board approved the donation; a motion to accept was made and carried.
AAC device donated in memory of student
The board accepted an Accent eye‑driven augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device valued at $16,100 from the family of Emily Jordan, a former Aspen Meadow student who died in April. Mr. Basham read a letter from Emily’s grandparents describing Emily’s medical needs and explaining how the device allowed eye‑movement‑based communication; the family asked that the device be used by students in the district. The board approved acceptance of the device.
$50,000 equipment gift
Oakview principal Mr. Kaufman requested approval to accept $50,000 in equipment from the College Football Playoff Foundation to update a cafeteria space; the board approved the donation. The superintendent noted the donation will be used to modernize a multipurpose space intended for broad student use.
Votes and motions
Each donation was presented, recommended by staff and approved by unanimous board motion. The AAC donation required board acceptance because of its value; the board read and acknowledged the family’s letter before voting.
