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Local nonprofit pitches STEM and literacy lab for Gonzalez Primary
Summary
Leadership Ascension presented 'Stack Ascension,' a proposal to fund a STEM and literacy lab at Gonzalez Primary (pre-K–5), asking the council for support and donations for kits, 3D printers and teacher support; council asked that legal review donation mechanisms before committing funds.
A nonprofit group seeking to expand early STEM opportunities asked Gonzales leaders for support to create a STEM and literacy lab at Gonzalez Primary.
Brenton, representing Leadership Ascension, described "Stack Ascension," a program aimed at students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. The proposal seeks funding for STEM kits (estimated range discussed in the presentation), 3D printers and a dedicated STEM teacher for Gonzalez Primary. Brenton said the initiative would coordinate with the school system and that funds raised specifically for Gonzalez Primary would support a STEM teacher and classroom resources.
Council members welcomed the concept but asked staff and legal counsel to review donation and partnership mechanics before making fiscal commitments. Brenton said the group already had community partners and could provide a list if requested.
Next steps: the matter will be handled as a presentation-only item for now; council asked staff to coordinate with the nonprofit and the school system and to have legal review donation logistics.
