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Dieringer Education Foundation says auction raised about $210,000, pledges school grants
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Greg Garrison told the Dieringer School Board the foundation’s recent auction raised roughly $210,000 and that the nonprofit plans targeted grants to schools for programs such as dancing classrooms and saved summer camp programming.
Greg Garrison, speaking for the Dieringer Education Foundation, told the school board the foundation’s recent auction brought in about $210,000 and that the group plans to put those dollars directly into school‑level programs.
The foundation’s funds will support a range of activities the presenter described as “things that impact every kid in this district,” including a dancing‑classrooms program for fifth graders, support to keep a state‑funded summer program from being cancelled, and smaller classroom needs identified by building leadership teams. Garrison said the foundation has been working with principals and building teams to prioritize requests and gave a rough planning figure — “we probably figured $50,000 per school” as a ballpark for initial allocations — while stressing exact amounts will be set by principals and leadership teams.
“We raised $210,000 for your employees,” Garrison said, describing the auction as the foundation’s second large‑scale fundraising year and an increase from roughly $160,000 the prior year. He said the foundation intends to spend funds quickly on programs and items the schools identify rather than hold money long term.
Board members praised the foundation’s volunteer network and the immediate impact of funded items. One board member called the results “unbelievable” and noted the visible difference in classrooms and playground equipment. Garrison credited a range of volunteers and community donors for the result and said the foundation will continue outreach to principals and staff to match funding to specific classroom and building needs.
The foundation’s presentation closed with an offer to answer questions and collaborate with district staff on implementation and permitting for specific projects.
Next steps: the foundation will work with building leadership teams and principals to finalize requests and begin distributing funds for projects already in planning stages.
