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Public commenter praises affordable housing groundbreaking and welding program’s $15,000 DeWalt win
Summary
During public comment, Marie Wilkerson urged board members to pursue NASD training and Open Meetings Act guidance, praised a recent groundbreaking for 36 affordable housing units, and reported that Evart students’ welding program won a $15,000 grant from DeWalt for tools.
Marie Wilkerson spoke during the public-comment portion and made three main points: she recommended board members attend NASD training (CDA 101) and review the Open Meetings Act guidance; she praised the groundbreaking for a local affordable-housing project that will add 36 rental units intended for workers and residents; and she reported the district’s welding program won a $15,000 grant from DeWalt to buy new tools for the classroom.
Wilkerson said the housing project and the district’s vocational program successes highlight community partnerships and opportunities for students to gain career-relevant skills. She also noted disappointment that not all board members attended the housing groundbreaking but applauded the project as beneficial for residents seeking housing near jobs.
Why it matters: public comments highlighted community training opportunities for board governance, the district’s connection to local housing development and a material grant award that benefits CTE students.
What’s next: community members and staff can follow up on training opportunities and the welding program’s use of the DeWalt grant.
