Monticello board accepts community donations, grants including funds for AEDs and student activities
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Summary
The Monticello Public School District board approved Resolution No. 882 to accept local donations and state foundation grants totaling several thousand dollars for student activities, library materials and two AEDs; the vote was 6-0.
The Monticello Public School District board voted unanimously to accept a package of community donations and grants intended to support student activities and safety.
Superintendent Eric Wilson presented the gifts at the board's meeting, listing a $500 donation from the Monticello Lions Club for the Moose hockey team, $1,000 from All Elements Inc. for the Monticello Fishing Team, $500 from Anne and Mark Thalen for the Monticello High School library, $500 from the 3M Open Fund for the girls golf team, a $2,625 grant from the Minnesota State High School League to reduce activity participation costs for students eligible for free or reduced-price programs, and a $3,500 award from the Minnesota State High School Foundation to purchase two automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Board member Jeff Hegley moved Resolution No. 882 to accept the listed donations and grants; Casey Root seconded the motion. The board approved the resolution by voice vote, 6-0.
Board members and staff thanked community donors and noted the local contributions support extracurricular programs and student safety through equipment and library resources. The board's approval authorizes the district to receive and allocate the funds according to the donors' purposes.
