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District to accept nearly $240,000 donation for high-school tech and engineering programs
Summary
The board was asked to accept a $239,178.09 IRA beneficiary gift earmarked for career and technology education at Manheim Township High School; the business office vetted the trust and the funds require board approval under policy.
Doctor Bridal presented a proposed acceptance of a $239,178.09 donation to the Manheim Township High School technology and engineering department. The funds come from an IRA beneficiary designation by Sharon Hargrave and are to be used toward career-and-technology programs and resources at the high school.
"As a gift in excess of $5,000, school board policy 702 requires your approval for us to be able to receive those funds," Bridal said. Administration representatives said the business office verified the trust and confirmed the district is the named beneficiary; the board would approve acceptance and then the administration would work with the high-school team on specific uses consistent with the trust terms.
Board members thanked the donor and asked whether the district had vetted the gift. Bridal said the business office conducted direct contact with the trust to confirm the gift and legitimacy. The board did not vote during the discussion captured in the transcript; typical procedure under policy 702 requires board approval to deposit and expend such gifts.
