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District details $500,000 Hard Rock Casino gift and planned uses for students
Summary
Gary Community School Corporation announced a $500,000 donation from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana to be used on student-focused, non-salary items; staff described guidelines and project selection.
Chelsea Williamson, the district’s chief public and community relations officer, told the board on Feb. 13 that the Gary Community School Corporation received a $500,000 gift from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana and that the district must follow donor restrictions when allocating the funds.
Williamson said the donation carries specific guidelines requiring the money be used for items that directly impact students and cannot be used for salaries or…
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