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Gainey Foundation awards classroom grants; teachers and students recognized
Summary
The district acknowledged a $50,000 donation from the Gainey Family Foundation to the Pirate Education Foundation; staff described individual teacher grants (examples: $4,000 for weight room equipment; $2,500 for music repairs) and recognized student honorees including Ben Flores as Elks Student of the Month.
Superintendent Kim Sheehan announced that the Gainey Family Foundation donated $50,000 to the Pirate Education Foundation and invited teachers who received grant awards to briefly describe how they would use the funds. Teachers reported award amounts and intended uses, including $4,000 for weight‑room bench and equipment replacement, $2,000 and $2,500 for leadership and music program support, $900 for Amazon Fire tablets for ELD students, and $800 for a classroom ceiling microphone.
Kelly Carter recognized RJ Jackson, an alternative campus senior, for consistent academic progress and said he has "about 8.5 credits left to earn" and is anticipated to graduate next month. Superintendent Sheehan also introduced Ben Flores as the Elks Club Student of the Month and highlighted his academic eligibility and athletic achievements.
