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Council approves city MOU to host educational events tied to Holocaust‑era documentary in September
Summary
Council authorized a nonbinding MOU with the CHUI Foundation to host portions of a documentary screening and school programming for A Train Near Magdeburg in September 2025, with staff estimating local costs of roughly $15,000–$17,000 covered from events budget lines.
Council adopted Resolution R‑19‑2025 on May 20, authorizing the city manager to enter a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with the CHUI Foundation to host educational programming and an evening screening related to the documentary A Train Near Magdeburg from Sept. 11–12, 2025. The proposed schedule includes an evening public event and reception, plus two days of school‑focused programming with opportunities for local teachers and students to engage with filmmakers and historians.
Staff said the city’s events budget includes approximately $15,000 in unallocated funds and that the final local cost is expected to be in the $15k–$17k range absent additional sponsor contributions. The Plain Local School District and New Albany Community Foundation are participating partners. Council had no public comment during the hearing and adopted the resolution unanimously.
Next steps: staff will finalize the MOU details, coordinate with the school district on curriculum components, and pursue sponsorships to offset costs.
