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Pelham board accepts Pelham Education Foundation grants, scholarship gift and instrument donations
Summary
Trustees accepted several donations including two Pelham Education Foundation grants (one for $11,525 and another for $52,293.20), an $8,000 scholarship gift from Sameed Guha, and donated instruments valued at $500 and $350.
The board approved acceptance of multiple donations to support student programs and school activities.
The Pelham Education Foundation awarded grants listed in the packet: $11,525 for the 'Patriots of Pelham' program honoring the 250th anniversary and $52,293.20 for an 'Art Rooms Reimagined' initiative. The board also accepted a Vito alto saxophone valued at $500 and a viola with case and bow valued at $350 donated by Dr. Champ, and an $8,000 gift from Sameed Guha to the Dr. Arabinda Guha scholarship fund.
Board members praised the Pelham Education Foundation and district staff for securing grants and noted that the funds will pay for flexible furnishings, art room improvements, and support for curricular programming including K–12 history and sustainability elements. The board voted 'Aye' to accept the donations as part of the consent agenda.
Why this matters: These gifts expand resources for classroom experiences and scholarships without new district general‑fund spending; the grants support curricular projects and student enrichment in arts and history.
