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District seeks Arthur M. Blank Foundation sports grant to expand middle-school athletics and reduce fees

5780906 · September 12, 2025
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Summary

A proposed Arthur M. Blank Foundation sports and entertainment grant could fund equipment, field renovations, new middle-school sports and participation-fee support; if awarded the foundation would cover year-one costs and Rockdale would assume increasing shares in subsequent years.

Rockdale County Public Schools officials presented a request for consideration of an Arthur M. Blank Foundation Sports & Entertainment philanthropic grant that would fund equipment, field renovations and participation-fee support for middle-school athletics.

Dr. Keisha Ralls (presenting with facilities staff) described a proposal intended to increase safety, accessibility and participation in school athletics. The presentation listed program elements including properly fitting protective equipment for middle-school football and flag football, female-only wrestling coaching…

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