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Board highlights Buddy’s Backpacks distribution: roughly 850 backpacks given to families
Summary
Board members and staff reported Buddy’s Backpacks distributed about 600 backpacks within the first 40 minutes and a total of 850 backpacks; volunteers and community donors were recognized for contributions.
Board members used the Aug. 6 meeting to highlight recent community outreach: Buddy’s Backpacks distributed roughly 600 backpacks within the first 40 minutes of the event and a total of about 850 backpacks, according to Member Elana Levens-Craig.
Superintendent Dr. Kristin Baranski and Board members thanked volunteers and partners; specific contributions noted included a bicycle donated by Ramon’s Barber Shop and 1,000 toothbrushes donated by a local dentist. Board members also discussed School Beautification Day on Aug. 10 and the Employee Welcome Back event scheduled for Aug. 15.
