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Fridley board accepts musical instrument donations for middle school band program
Summary
The board approved a resolution accepting donations to the Fridley Middle School Band Program, including a trumpet, keyboard and drum kit donated by Deb Bradau-Akermann. Vote was unanimous 5–0.
The Fridley School Board voted to accept donated instruments and equipment for the Fridley Middle School Band Program at its Feb. 18, 2025 meeting. The recorded donor in the minutes is Deb Bradau-Akermann, who donated a trumpet, a keyboard and a drum kit with stool. Sara Jones moved the resolution; Nikki Auna seconded. The roll-call vote was unanimous, 5–0.
Board policy and state statute were cited in the resolution language recorded in the minutes as the basis for accepting gifts. The minutes state the board accepted the donations "with appreciation." There was no additional discussion recorded in the minutes about valuation or intended use beyond supporting the Fridley Middle School Band Program.
The board's acceptance formalizes receipt of the instruments so they may be used by the school's music program. The minutes show the board thanked the donor and approved the resolution by roll-call vote.
