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Columbia Heights board accepts more than $101,000 in donations; FY24–25 gifts total $179,977.19
Summary
The Columbia Heights Public School District board voted to accept $101,513.19 in monetary contributions at its May 13 meeting; the district reported $179,977.19 in total monetary contributions for fiscal year 2024–25 to date.
The Columbia Heights Public School District Board of Education voted May 13 to accept $101,513.19 in monetary contributions designated for district programs and scholarships.
The acceptance resolution cites Minnesota Statute 123B.02 and lists gifts to athletics, performing arts, scholarships, robotics and other student programs. Chair Granlund presented the acknowledgement of contributions during the consent agenda.
Major items listed in the background material included a $50,000 donation from Jim Scalise to the CHHS Scholarship Fund 2025, a $2,500 contribution from Boston Scientific to the district robotics teams, and multiple scholarship and program gifts from community members and local organizations. The Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters were listed as donating $1,000 for a softball trip, $2,750 for boys tennis, baseball and girls basketball and robotics, and $5,000 to fund two scholarships. The total fiscal‑year 2024–25 monetary contributions to date were reported as $179,977.19.
The motion to accept the listed contributions was moved and seconded and passed on a roll‑call vote. Roll call recorded yes votes for Palmer, Pettway, Smith and Granley; the motion carried.
The board noted the range of support — scholarships, performing arts, athletics and robotics — and thanked community donors. The resolution and item will be reflected in the meeting minutes and the district’s consent records.
