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Guest presents $54,500 in grants for Vestavia Hills programs including RISE, debate and fine arts
Summary
A guest introduced as Mike Charles presented three checks totaling $54,500 to support district programs including RISE, the debate team and fine arts; the board thanked him and staff detailed purchases such as band instruments and travel funding.
A guest who was introduced to the board as Mike Charles presented three checks totaling $54,500 to support district programs, including $5,000 for the RISE program and $5,000 for debate and speech activities. "We were able to buy instruments for middle and high school band programs," a staff member said, noting the funds also helped support a band trip to Washington, D.C.
The speaker praised the district's reputation for excellence and said he enjoys supporting local programs. Board members and staff described the grants as investments in arts and student programs; staff noted that the funds helped purchase instruments and offset travel costs for student groups.
