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Albany board adopts resolution accepting donations for theater, robotics, athletics and programs
Summary
The Albany school board unanimously adopted a resolution accepting a long list of donations ranging from small community gifts to a $15,000 anonymous donation to the theater department; multiple gifts were designated for robotics, gymnastics and other student programs.
The Albany Area Schools board voted to adopt a resolution accepting donations to the district, including contributions earmarked for robotics, athletics, theater, and community-education programs. Member Rueter introduced the resolution and Member Ronning seconded it; Members Hansen, Sand, Rueter and Ronning voted in favor and none voted against; Henkelman, Dirkes and Sands were recorded absent.
Donations listed by the district include a $15,000 anonymous gift to the theater department, $5,000 from the Albany American Legion for robotics, $3,000 from Freeport State Bank for robotics, and multiple smaller donations ranging from $30 to several thousand dollars for gymnastics, summer recreation, and archery community-education supplies. The resolution as presented was declared duly passed and adopted.
