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Board celebrates exemplary governance award, acknowledges $242,099 in grants
Summary
Trustees announced the district won the Exemplary Governance Award in multiple years and acknowledged grants totaling $242,099.03; a trustee also reported Scholarships for Speedway raised $40,278 in recent pledges and expected a final total near $43,000'$44,000.
During the March 10 meeting the School Town of Speedway board recognized its receipt of the Exemplary Governance Award in multiple years, including 2019'2022, 2024 and 2025, praising leadership and continuous improvement efforts. Staff explained the award recognizes governance effectiveness, student achievement initiatives and strategic planning.
The board also acknowledged grants received in the amount of $242,099.03 that evening. Separately, a trustee provided an update on Scholarships for Speedway, a community fundraising effort that began in 1989: the trustee said recent pledge collections totaled $40,278 over two days and the final total was expected to reach the low-$40,000s after additional checks are received.
Why it matters: the award and grant acknowledgments underscore outside support and recognition for district governance and programming, while Scholarships for Speedway provides direct financial support to graduating students.
