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Valley Mills ISD board accepts $20,000 Howmet Aerospace grant to launch eSports lab
Summary
At its Oct. 16 meeting, the Valley Mills ISD Board of Trustees unanimously accepted a $20,000 grant from Howmet Aerospace to establish an eSports lab; administrators said a strong first year could secure a two-year extension of funding.
At its Oct. 16 meeting, the Valley Mills Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved acceptance of a $20,000 grant from Howmet Aerospace to create an eSports lab for students. Mr. Jones, under Curriculum/Instruction, explained the planned program and told trustees that a successful initial implementation could lead to the grant being extended for another two years. The board approved the consent agenda item accepting the grant by a 6–0 vote.
The grant was listed on the consent agenda alongside routine financial reports and minutes. The minutes state the district will use the award to stand up the eSports lab and that district staff will manage the program; specific budget allocations and timeline for implementation were not specified in the minutes. The consent motion was made by John Bullion and seconded by Jake Wolf and recorded as passed.
