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Board recognizes students, volunteers and veteran support efforts
Summary
Board members spotlighted first-grade students' social-studies presentations and recognized long-term volunteer Steve Hippleheuser (Kids Heart Challenge), Honor Flight banners for MES and MJHS, and MIS fundraising for the Wounded Warrior Project.
The board highlighted student and community efforts during the meeting’s spotlight segment. Dr. Kristin Johnson introduced first-grade students who presented riddles about local jobs, and the board recognized volunteers and community partners for recent fundraising and veteran-support activities.
Jennifer Gunderson of the American Heart Association recognized Steve Hippleheuser for 21 years of leadership with the Kids Heart Challenge, noting he "helped raise $527,000, and touched thousands of lives." Kathy Arduino presented Honor Flight banners to MES and Mokena Junior High School after the two schools raised enough to send two veterans on an Honor Flight. Heather Green reported on Veterans Day activities at MIS, saying MIS "raised $721 for the Wounded Warriors Project." The minutes record these recognitions but do not attach additional financial detail beyond the amounts noted.
