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Board approves Bedford Elementary facility dog program using $20,000 in Title I funds
Summary
Trustees approved a facility dog program at Bedford Elementary funded with $20,000 in Title I dollars: $13,000 for the dog and first-year training and $7,000 for additional crate, staff training and supplies.
The Dearborn Heights School District #7 Board approved a facility dog program for Bedford Elementary and allocated $20,000 in Title I funds to support implementation.
According to the superintendent/finance report, $13,000 of the total would cover the facility dog, first-year training, crate, leash and vaccinations; the remaining $7,000 would cover an additional crate, staff training, beds, poles and other necessary supplies. The motion to approve the program was moved and carried by roll call.
Trustees recorded the funding source as Title I and discussed implementation logistics; administration indicated staff training will be part of the rollout. The board carried the motion by roll call; administration will follow up on procurement and training schedules.
