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Corona family donates $25,000 to North Allegheny special‑needs program; board discusses bleachers, van and boardroom upgrades
Summary
During the property and supplies report at the May 7 work session, the Corona family presented a $25,000 donation intended to benefit the district’s special‑needs program; the board also discussed replacement senior‑high bleachers, a facilities van purchase and boardroom furniture/carpet/divider items slated for future consideration.
The North Allegheny School District heard a presentation May 7 about a $25,000 donation from the Corona family intended to support the district’s special‑needs program and related facilities.
A family member identified in the meeting as Mr. Corona described the donation as a way to “give back to the special needs community” and said the family hoped the gift would benefit a district program the speaker referred to as the Nash apartment. “Education is very important to our family,” the donor said, recounting a multigenerational emphasis on education and noting the family’s desire to support students who use the district’s special‑needs services.
Board member McClure asked administration to expand on the item and introduced the folder that included the donation. Board members and district staff spoke in appreciation of the gift and described the North Allegheny Foundation and community donors as effective stewards of donated funds.
The board’s property and supplies report also listed several items slated for consideration at a future board meeting: replacement of the senior‑high gymnasium bleachers, disposal of transportation equipment, a van purchase for facilities, HVAC contract work with OZ Controls, and boardroom furniture, carpeting and divider repairs. McClure said the senior‑high bleachers are more than 20 years old and have caused floor damage; he said the replacement would be funded from the district’s capital fund. He also said the van purchase is intended to better equip maintenance staff (the plumber was described as currently using a pickup truck) and that the district prefers to purchase locally if possible.
The $25,000 donation was presented during the property and supplies report; the meeting record indicates these items will be brought forward for formal action at the board’s subsequent meeting rather than being voted on at the May 7 work session.
