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Board debates fundraising volume and transparency; FFA fundraiser scheduled Sept. 20

Alma School District Board Meeting · August 15, 2025
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Summary

Board members discussed growing fundraising requests and community fatigue, considered a district foundation, and promoted an Alma FFA fundraiser set for Sept. 20. A speaker warned about a fundraising app, calling it "the shadiest thing I've ever seen."

Board members spent substantial time discussing the volume and transparency of fundraising requests in the district and community. Speaker 3 raised concerns about many different groups soliciting funds and urged clearer communication about where money goes and whether requests are mandatory or voluntary.

Speaker 5 announced hosting a…

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