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Board accepts donation from Christopher and Lori Chilele to fund junior‑high science materials and conference attendance
Summary
Trustees unanimously accepted a monetary gift from Christopher and Lori Chilele to support Brenham Junior High science teachers’ attendance at CAST and classroom materials; the board approved the donation by voice vote after a motion and second.
The Brenham ISD board voted to accept a monetary donation from Christopher and Lori Chilele to support the junior‑high science department.
Donor Christopher Chilele described the gift as funding teacher conference attendance and classroom materials, saying the district plans to use "$2,000 per person" to cover registration, hotel, travel and some classroom supplies. A board member moved to accept the donation; Jessica Connolly made the motion and Sean Kuntz seconded. The chair called for the vote and members voiced "aye," after which the chair stated "motion carries."
District staff noted that the donors previously funded teacher participation in CAST and that the gift will again support teacher development and student materials.
