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Students tell board how FFA builds leadership and community service; chapter reports $14,000 in fundraising
Summary
Several FFA student officers and members described leadership, community outreach and fundraising activities to the school board; presenters said the chapter raised more than $14,000 from local businesses and plan more community engagement to grow membership.
Student leaders from the district’s FFA chapter spoke to the board about what the organization provides students and the community.
Students described hands‑on learning, leadership opportunities and community service such as elementary petting farms and volunteer projects. Easton Everson (S11) said fundraising has been a major support: "we made over $14,000 in donations from local businesses," he said, referencing proceeds from a recent hired‑hand auction. Students also proposed outreach ideas — a junior day at the middle school and more community events — to expand membership and awareness.
Board members praised the students’ public speaking and the value of extracurriculars for building skills and community ties. The session included board questions about fundraising formats and participation levels; students and staff described a chapter with about 40 active members and roughly 50 who had paid dues this year, with several students receiving state‑level recognition.
What’s next: board members encouraged continued community engagement and said the district values student presentations at board meetings.
