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Foster-grandparent program seeks Garden City volunteers to mentor students
Summary
Jamie Bull Weaver, foster-grandparent supervisor at MCHS, asked the board to help connect their program with Garden City schools to place senior volunteers (55+) as one-on-one mentors; board members offered to follow up.
Jamie Bull Weaver, foster-grandparent supervisor at MCHS, told the board the program places volunteers aged 55 and older into schools to mentor students who need one-on-one support and helps low-income seniors by providing a stipend.
"The goal, our premise is to place senior volunteers 55 and older into schools to mentor children that need one-on-one support," Bull Weaver said, asking the board to help connect the program with Garden City principals and offering to leave contact information for follow-up.
Board members thanked Bull Weaver and indicated they would take her contact information and follow up over the summer to explore participation and placement options. The request drew positive reception but no formal action at the meeting.
What’s next: Bull Weaver was invited to leave contact details so district staff can follow up with principals about volunteer placement opportunities.
