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Clarkston athletic boosters donate $200,000 for high‑school weight room overhaul
Summary
Board recognized Jared Luther and the Clarkson/Clarkston Athletic Boosters for a legacy donation of about $200,000 to renovate the high-school weight room with new racks, flooring and cardio equipment; boosters and district staff said the upgrade will improve safety and capacity for teams.
The Clarkston Board of Education recognized the Clarkston High School Athletic Boosters and accepted a legacy donation intended to renovate the high‑school weight room.
Mr. Kosen introduced Jared Luther, identified in the meeting as president of the Athletic Boosters, and described Luther's three years of leadership and the boosters' support for athletics. Kosen and Luther said the boosters provided a one‑time budget of $200,000 to replace decades-old equipment and expand usable capacity. "He gave me a budget and the budget was $200,000 that I was allowed to work with," Kosen said describing the proposal.
Officials described the planned renovation as including 14 new racks, new rubber flooring, updated cable and resistance equipment, cardio machines on the left-hand side of the room and branded fixtures. Presenters said the upgrade will fix broken equipment and safety issues, and will make the weight room large enough for full teams (the presentation used baseball with about 40 players as an example of current capacity constraints). Bids and vendor work were discussed; Rogers and BSN were mentioned as bidders.
Jared Luther addressed the board and staff, calling the gift a "legacy" donation for future student-athletes and thanking volunteers who helped raise funds (primarily through concessions). The board and audience applauded the recognition.
Clarifying details - Donation amount: presenters described a $200,000 budget from the boosters to fund the weight-room renovation. - Scope: 14 new racks, new flooring, cardio equipment and branded fixtures; no structural demolition planned (presenters stated they are not removing walls or ceilings). - Vendors: Rogers and BSN were identified as two companies that provided bids.
Provenance - Presentation and remarks: SEG 203'SEG 366 and appreciation remarks SEG 367'SEG 399.
Ending District staff will coordinate final contract and installation details with the boosters and selected vendors; board recognition ceremony concluded without a separate vote required for the donation itself.
