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Fairmont board accepts donations and grants to support forensics, robotics and athletics
Summary
The board adopted a resolution accepting a slate of donations and grants (Appendix A) totaling several thousand dollars for programs including forensics, robotics, baseball and volleyball; the resolution was approved by roll call.
The Fairmont Area School District board accepted multiple donations and grants listed in Appendix A and adopted a resolution to accept the funds.
The donations recorded in the meeting included: Cougar Run $100 (designated for FFA), Crystal Valley Co-op $500 for FFA, Lawn Solutions Inc. $200 for Fairmont Forensics, Cardinal Booster Club $1,800 for Fairmont Forensics, David and Rebecca Hillman $200, Chad Luterman $150, Fairmont Firefighters Relief Association $1,000 (all three for Fairmont Forensics), Fairmont American Legion $2,500 for robotics, Fairmont Baseball Association $953.97 for a batting cage, and Fairmont National Agency $2,975 for new volleyball nets. The board moved to adopt a resolution accepting these gifts "as provided for in Minnesota statutes." The motion was seconded and adopted by roll call; the chair announced the resolution was adopted and the grants accepted.
Board members commented favorably on community support for programs and emphasized appreciation for local businesses and organizations that contribute to student activities.
