Board creates Julia Bonaparte Ennis Special Education Scholarship Fund
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The Schenectady City School District board unanimously approved a resolution to establish the Julia Bonaparte Ennis Special Education Scholarship, funded by a gift from her husband, to support students pursuing special‑education pathways.
The Schenectady City School District board on Nov. 19 unanimously approved a resolution to establish the Julia Bonaparte Ennis Special Education Scholarship Fund, a board member announced before a moment of silence honoring Julia Bonaparte Ennis.
The resolution formalizes a scholarship made possible “through a generous gift from her husband,” and directs district leadership to work with Mr. Ennis to finalize awarding criteria and the application process. During discussion, board members expressed condolences and described the fund as a meaningful way to continue what staff characterized as Ennis’s “legacy of compassion, advocacy, and excellence” for students with special needs.
The motion was made and seconded; the chair called for a voice vote and declared the motion carried. No amendment or opposing votes were recorded in the public proceedings.
The board did not specify the scholarship award amount, eligibility criteria, selection committee membership, or the date when the fund will begin disbursing awards; the resolution directs staff to return with implementation details. The board signaled support for the district leadership team to coordinate next steps with Mr. Ennis.