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Parents ask Grand Rapids Public Schools to accept Meijer gift for Ottawa Hills scoreboards
Summary
Parents and boosters told the finance committee they have donor commitments — including a $30,000 Meijer Foundation gift and $30,000 from community partners for installation — and asked the district to expedite recognition so scoreboards can be purchased and installed before fall sports.
Laura Workman, an employee of Grand Rapids Public Schools and a parent, told the finance committee May 27 that Ottawa Hills boosters have secured multiple donations for new outdoor scoreboards and asked the district to accept the funds quickly so the work can be completed before fall sports.
Workman said the boosters have “some big donations that are just literally waiting to be recognized and accepted by, you guys.” She asked the committee to add the item to an upcoming board agenda if possible.
Missy Jackson, a parent and volunteer who said she is project-managing the effort, told the committee she and other volunteers raised installation…
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