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Board accepts donations under Minnesota statute; chair abstains from vote
Summary
The Rockford Board accepted contributions and donations by resolution citing Minnesota Statute 123B.02. On roll call, four members voted in favor and Chair Gordee abstained.
The Rockford Board of Education adopted a Resolution of Acknowledgement of Contributions and Donations during its Sept. 16 meeting, invoking Minnesota Statute 123B.02.
Edwards moved to adopt the resolution and Johnson seconded. The minutes record the statute language: 'Minnesota Statute 123B.02 permits school boards to "receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated."' On roll call Edwards, Kneeland, Johnson, and Hillstrom voted in favor; Chair Gordee abstained. The resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The minutes do not list the donors or the amounts accepted in this item.
