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Local donors give $4,400 to EHS athletics, including $2,500 from the Chicago Bears Football Club
Summary
Administrators reported $4,400 in recent donations to EHS athletics, with multiple $300 donations and a $2,500 gift from the Chicago Bears Football Club; band will also seek permission to sell retired uniforms at a future meeting.
District staff reported a series of donations totaling $4,400 to East High School (EHS) athletics during the Finance & Personnel committee meeting.
Dr. Michael Engel listed gifts that included $200 from Best Cleaners; $300 contributions from African American Men Unity, Daniel T. Dolan, Keystone Lodge and Mark and Debbie Michelini; $500 from PBLC/Kane County Corrections; and a $2,500 donation from the Chicago Bears Football Club. Engel said the funds are designated for the boys basketball program and EHS athletics.
Separately, administrators said the band received new uniforms and will request permission to dispose of or sell the retired uniforms and memorabilia as a fundraiser; that item will be brought for action at the next board meeting.
