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Board approves instructional calendars, grants and $25,745 in community donations
Summary
The board adopted 2026–2028 instructional calendars, approved a $104,490 Perkins CTE grant for automotive program equipment, and accepted $25,745.07 in community donations to several schools during the Jan. 13 meeting.
The Marion County School Board on Jan. 13 approved routine consent and information items including the 2026–2028 instructional calendars (the only major change is an early-release day on the last day of school starting next May), accepted multiple donations totaling $25,745.07 to schools and programs, and approved a Perkins CTE equipment grant of $104,490 to update automotive program equipment at Marion Technical College.
Why it matters: The calendar decision sets school schedules for families and staff; the Perkins grant supports career-technical education equipment that district and college staff described as expensive and overdue.
Details: Donations listed in board materials included contributions to Harborview Elementary, Hillcrest School (Shoes That Fit program), Vanguard High School (girls weightlifting), Maplewood Elementary PTO, Emerald Shores PTO, Fort King Middle School, the school choice department, Westport High School lanyards, Bellevue Elementary’s lawn mower, and Liberty Middle School agriculture class support. The board approved these items by voice vote.
