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AL Foundation donates $10,000 to help offset student athletic fees

ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT · January 20, 2026

Summary

Director Gary Schindler presented Superintendent Heil with a $10,000 check from the AL Foundation to offset athletic fees for students in hardship; the board approved donations as presented (motion carried 6-0).

The Albert Lea Public School District accepted donations including a $10,000 gift from the AL Foundation intended to offset athletic fees for students facing financial hardship.

On a motion by Neal Skaar and Davy Villarreal the board approved the donations as presented by Executive Director Paul Durbahn; the motion carried 6-0 at that point in the meeting. Director Gary Schindler presented the $10,000 check to Superintendent Heil and the minutes specify the gift’s purpose as assistance with athletic fees. The transcript does not include eligibility criteria or distribution mechanics for the fee assistance.

The donation is recorded in the minutes as presented to the board; implementation and application procedures were not included in the transcript excerpt.

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