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Student author tells board his science book will fly on lunar mission
Summary
Lucas Wengelmann, a junior at Classical Academy, told the board he self‑published a science book and that a copy will be carried as a legacy item on a scheduled lunar mission; the board thanked him and noted gift‑acceptance rules for donations over $50.
During public comment, Lucas Wengelmann, a junior at the Classical Academy Personalized Learning Campus, described publishing a science book he began before high school and completing it with teacher support. He said a small space agency selected his book as a legacy object to carry aboard a lunar lander scheduled for launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9.
"I managed to self publish it on Amazon," Lucas said, describing outreach to professors and assistance from his AP world history teacher that led to publication and the lunar selection. The board thanked Lucas and accepted his offer of signed copies, with trustees noting the district cannot accept gifts valued over $50 under its rules.
The board praised the student's initiative and asked staff to follow gift‑acceptance policy if copies are donated to the district. No board action was taken beyond public recognition.
