Teacher, students ask board to recognize 'Husky’s Attic' as an official Gloversville High School club

"My name is Danielle Freeburn. I'm a high school teacher, social studies up in GHS," Danielle Freeburn told the board as she introduced Husky’s Attic and the students running it. Freeburn said the thrift shop provides free clothing, bags and hygiene items to Gloversville High School students and operates two to three days per week with student volunteers.

"Everything in the thrift shop is completely free to every single student at GHS," Freeburn said, describing demand for personal-care items that are donated and quickly claimed when the attic opens. She told the board the program currently runs with eight to 10 regular volunteers, and that students are using the operation for leadership, job‑skill practice and community service credits.

Student volunteer Kayen Scalia told the board she attends daily when she can and called the experience valuable: "I've learned responsibility, leadership, communication, and customer service skills." Students and staff reported around 60 prom dresses collected this year, with 35–40 already distributed to students in need.

Freeburn asked the board to formally recognize the group as a club so it can fundraise, broaden volunteer recruitment, and ensure a steady supply of high-demand hygiene items. One board member indicated informal support that evening, but Freeburn did not request a formal vote at this meeting; she said the program would appreciate help with fundraising and volunteer registration to expand hours.

If recognized, Freeburn said the club plans to track volunteer hours and work with school staff to offer leadership and work‑based learning opportunities to participating students. Board members encouraged the presenters to continue and said district staff would follow up on next steps for formal recognition.

No formal board action to create the club was taken during the meeting.