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Board accepts $140,125.34 in gifts including $114,000 to Merriman Park Elementary

RICHARDSON ISD Board of Trustees · September 19, 2024
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Summary

The board approved gifts reported by staff: Canyon Creek Elementary PTA donated $15,000, Merriman Park Elementary PTA donated $114,000, and ten smaller gifts totaled $11,125.34, for a monthly total of $140,125.34; the board approved acceptance 7–0.

David Pate presented the gifts report and asked the board to accept gifts of $5,000 or greater as listed in the packet. He said the Canyon Creek Elementary PTA donated $15,000 and the Merriman Park Elementary PTA donated $114,000, with additional smaller donations across campuses bringing the month's total to $140,125.34. Superintendent Branham recommended approval and the board approved the acceptance motion 7–0.

Pate and Branham emphasized appreciation for community partners and noted the funds support resources for students and staff across campuses. The board asked no substantive questions and approved the gifts by unanimous vote.