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Sheridan school board cites $1 million gift as Barbara Roberts project fundraising continues
Summary
District staff announced a $1,000,000 donation from Hampton Lumber for the Barbara Roberts project and described multiple grant and federal funding efforts while the board discussed demolition timing and fundraising contingencies.
District administrators told the Sheridan School District 48J board that fundraising for the Barbara Roberts technical‑school project has picked up after a corporate gift.
“We're excited to, have the million dollar donation from Hampton Lumber,” a district staff member said during the March board meeting, announcing the gift and distribution of a press release to partners and state representatives. Staff said the district has also been working with a grant writer (Just Look Left) and is preparing a revised RISE grant application after an earlier submission was deemed…
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