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Bedford board approves PTG parking-space and graduation-seat raffles
Summary
The Bedford School Board voted to approve two PTG fundraisers — an annual high-school parking-space raffle and a reinstated graduation-seat raffle — after a brief presentation by the PTG co-president.
At a meeting of the Bedford School Board, members voted to approve two fundraisers proposed by the parent–teacher group (PTG): the annual high-school parking-space raffle and a reinstated graduation-seat raffle.
Christina Cousy, identified in the meeting as a co-president of the PTG, told the board, “there are 2 on, that require a vote,” referring to the two fundraisers. She said the graduation-seat raffle had been run by the PTG years ago and the group wants to bring it back.
The board discussed the fact that both the parking-space raffle and the graduation-seat raffle use district property. One board member said the district should hold all groups to the same standard when fundraisers use school property. That member noted, “we’re holding everybody accountable… making sure that they do come and prioritize work with the people on the house,” and asked staff to ensure consistent oversight.
A motion to accept the PTG’s requests for both the parking-space raffle and the graduation-seat raffle was made and seconded; the board answered in the affirmative and the motion passed.
The PTG plans to run the two events this year; board members and PTG representatives discussed logistics such as where graduation-seat photo locations might be placed but did not specify exact locations at the meeting.
The board did not announce a detailed vote tally on the record. The board chair and PTG representatives indicated continued communication about logistics going forward.
