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Local business owners fund surprise grants, sponsor staff events for Clover teachers
Summary
Business owners behind Clear Air Filtration and Southern Edge surprised three teachers with grants and have sponsored staff appreciation events, district officials said; grant amounts were not specified in the meeting.
Drs. Ashley Scott and Patricia (Patricia/Pat) Scott announced surprise grants for three educators and said their businesses have recently sponsored staff and bus-driver appreciation events for Clover School District.
Dr. Ashley Scott told the board the Scotts moved to Clover five years ago and that their companies, identified in the meeting as Clear Air Filtration and Southern Edge, wanted to "fill in the gap" for teachers whose classroom projects lacked funding.
"We wanted to assist teachers in expanding the learning process beyond the classroom," Dr. Scott said. She said district staff helped identify three teachers who needed support; the presentation surprised the selected teachers, who were invited to the meeting without prior notice.
Superintendent Dr. Quinn and district staff were on hand for the presentation. The Scotts did not announce dollar amounts or specific terms for the grants during the meeting; amounts and any continuing commitments were "not specified." The Scotts provided contact information and said they intend to continue supporting district initiatives.
The presentation was part of a longer recognitions segment at the board meeting and did not involve a board vote. District officials said the businesses are active community partners and plan future support for staff and district programs.
