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Lebanon School Foundation outlines mini‑grant projects that funded classroom activities
Summary
A foundation presenter described dozens of small, staff‑funded grants (up to $500) that supported classroom projects across the district this year, from a Gaga ball pit to robotics and field trips.
The Lebanon School Foundation presented highlights of its annual mini‑grant program, which awards grants of up to $500 to certified and classified staff members.
A foundation presenter said the program is funded through staff payroll deductions and a committee awards grants that have supported projects across the district this year. Examples cited in the presentation included Ryan McQuain using funds for OBO books and classroom privacy borders; Rachel Brandt purchasing a Gaga ball pit for Pioneer; Amanda Gasky using funds for preschool materials; Michael Swindle supporting engineering and robotics at Seven Oak; and school trips and hands‑on science projects funded at multiple campuses.
The board praised the foundation’s work and noted the direct classroom impact of relatively small grants. Staff said some grant details are in the meeting packet and that the foundation may post additional highlights to the district’s communications channels.
Next steps: the board encouraged staff and communications to highlight the grants publicly once supporting materials and photos are ready.
