Board told to expect fieldhouse donation resolution to formalize private gift oversight

Superintendent Kapolka told the Chelsea School District Board that a private group represented by John Daniels has raised private funds intended for a new district fieldhouse and that Thrun Law recommends adopting a formal resolution to accept and protect those funds.

"The purpose of the resolution is to protect the donation, ensure compliance with current Board policy and establish clear fiduciary and decision making oversight by the District," Kapolka said. Thrun Law will provide a draft resolution to the Board for review in the coming weeks. The superintendent framed the resolution as a procedural step to preserve donor intent while ensuring the district's legal and policy obligations are met.

Board members did not take a formal vote on the resolution at the Sept. 8 meeting; Kapolka presented the recommendation as an item for upcoming review and potential action. John Daniels was identified in the superintendent's remarks as the representative of the group that raised the funds. The record does not specify the donation amount or a construction timeline; Kapolka said counsel will prepare language that clarifies fiduciary oversight and compliance with Board policy.