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Board accepts $35,000 Barnes Foundation gift and furniture donation for Shirland schools

Shirland School District No. 134 Board of Education · August 21, 2024
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Summary

Shirland School District No. 134 accepted a $35,000 donation from the Barnes Foundation and an in‑kind gift from Michalsen Office Furniture at the Aug. 21 meeting; both donations were approved by roll-call vote.

The board accepted a $35,000 donation from the Barnes Foundation and an equipment/furniture contribution from Michalsen Office Furniture, approving both gifts during the Aug. 21 meeting. Mrs. Rhyner moved to accept the Barnes Foundation gift and Mr. Bartlett seconded; the board recorded the vote as 'all ayes.'

Board members placed the donations on the record so district staff can complete acceptance paperwork and record the funds and in‑kind assets in the district accounts. The motions were routine approvals of philanthropic support for district needs and were entered into the minutes upon approval.