Members of Ford Roofing and representatives of the Lawton Public School Foundation presented a $100,000 gift to the Lawton Public Schools Board on Jan. 31 to create a named endowment.

Lisa Carson introduced the presentation and a company representative speaking for Ford Roofing described the late Dale Klotfelter as “arguably the best construction estimator in the state of Oklahoma,” praising his workmanship and community service. The foundation representative said Ford Roofing, Buddy Green and employees donated $100,000 to the Lawton Public School Foundation to create the endowment.

The foundation representative said the endowment will produce annual earnings used for two purposes: (1) an annual scholarship for a Lawton Public Schools senior who plans to become an educator, and (2) support for career-technical classes, including equipment and supplies. The foundation noted a recent purchase of a laser cutting machine at an approximate cost of $12,000 as an example of career-tech investment supported by foundation funds.

Board members and guests took photographs with the Klotfelter family. The board did not take separate formal action to accept the endowment during the presentations portion of the meeting.