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Greyhound Foundation secures sponsorships for scoreboard; mini grants open to teachers
Summary
District learned that the Greyhound Foundation has secured more than $200,000 in sponsorship commitments for scoreboard advertising; foundation also administers Mary Jane Taylor mini grants (up to $1,000) for teacher innovation and is running a near‑full golf fundraiser.
Board members heard a short foundation update that included a new sponsorship commitment and reminders about teacher mini grants and an upcoming fundraiser.
The presenter relayed a message from Sue Fink that the foundation has secured more than $200,000 in sponsorship commitments toward scoreboard advertising. Contracts and detailed terms were not presented at the meeting; the presenter said contract details will be shared when finalized.
The Greyhound Foundation also manages a Mary Jane Taylor mini‑grant program that awards up to $1,000 to teachers for classroom innovations outside department budgets. The presenter said principals and teachers have had success using the grants to support student engagement and wellness projects.
Administrators also noted a foundation golf tournament in September that is close to its fundraising goal; the presenter said a $50,000 fundraising goal had been discussed earlier in planning materials.
Sources: foundation update shared during Committee of the Whole; presenter referenced Sue Fink and Greyhound Foundation materials.
