Bechtel Parsons Bluegrass donates $10,000 for classroom STEM grants
Get AI-powered insights, summaries, and transcripts
Sign Up Free
Summary
Bechtel Parsons Bluegrass presented a $10,000 donation to Madison County Schools for STEM innovation grants; 10 teachers were selected to receive $1,000 each to support classroom STEM activities and student scholarships were noted.
Joe Curcio, project manager for Bechtel Parsons Bluegrass Joint Venture, presented a $10,000 donation to Madison County Schools at the Feb. 12 board meeting to fund STEM innovation grants for teachers.
Curcio described the joint venture’s long-standing relationship with the district and its role in the Bluegrass Army Depot chemical demilitarization project. "It’s a pleasure to be with you and share this donation to the district," Curcio said, noting previous donations to Ignite Academy welding and robotics programs and scholarship support for Madison Central and Madison Southern graduates.
Superintendent Mister Neely and board members recognized 10 teacher recipients who will each receive a $1,000 grant to implement STEM activities in their classrooms. The board thanked Bechtel Parsons for an ongoing partnership the district said has spanned more than 18 years and more than $200,000 in prior contributions.
Board members and administrators gathered recipients for photos and extended appreciation for corporate support of classroom innovation.