Local literacy program seeks $5,000 from Palatka to fund Book Rewards pilot for elementary students
A local nonprofit proposed a $13,400 pilot to gift $10 certificates to students who meet reading goals; the organizer requested $5,000 from the city and said the Chamber will act as fiscal agent. Commissioners asked about school-district financial buy-in and measurement of outcomes.
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An organizer seeking to link literacy incentives to local small‑business support asked the City Commission for $5,000 toward a $13,400 pilot that would give $10 certificates to elementary students who meet school reading goals.
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