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Board signs MOUs, approves community grants and donation items
Summary
The board approved an annual emergency MOU allowing Southeastern Career Center to use district buses, renewed a dual-credit MOU with Vincennes University, approved a $5,000 James County Community Foundation grant for the Hope Food Program, and accepted several small donations.
The Jennings County School Corporation board approved a set of agreements, a community grant and donor gifts during its meeting.
Agreements: Staff presented the annual emergency MOU permitting Southeastern Career Center to use district buses in emergencies; the board approved the MOU on a voice vote. The board also approved the annual MOU with Vincennes University to provide dual-credit options and approved the accompanying statement of work.
Grants and donations: The board approved a $5,000 grant from the James County Community Foundation to support the Hope Food Program, which funds weekend and holiday backpacks for students in need. Finance staff also presented smaller donations for approval: $150 for a middle-school yearbook camera, $100 for class shirts from John and Ginny Brooks, and a $250 donation from NBIC to the Hope Food Program. All items were approved by voice votes.
Why it matters: The MOUs support career and postsecondary pathways for students; the grant and donations support student food-security programs and extracurricular needs.
Next steps: Staff will finalize agreements as required and apply grant funds to the Hope Food Program.
