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Beloit board hears $2.5 million Hendricks Foundation literacy offer, raises sustainability concerns
Summary
Interim Superintendent Dr. Anderson outlined a Hendricks Family Foundation proposal to provide $2.5 million to fund about 60 Open Literacy slots paired with Skyrocket professional development; board members pressed for answers on the unanimous-approval requirement, long-term costs and how the program would fit district systems.
Interim Superintendent Dr. Anderson told the School District of Beloit Board that the Hendricks Family Foundation has proposed giving $2,500,000 to support roughly 60 slots in an Open Literacy program paired with Skyrocket professional development for staff. He said Lisa Furstis, who presented the proposal at a prior meeting, agreed to return to answer board questions before any vote.
The proposal’s structure and requirements prompted detailed questions from board members. Amy Levy asked whether the grant’s requirement that the board act unanimously to accept the offer was accurate,…
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