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Board recognizes grant winners, inclusive-education awardees and honors Meadow Ridge spotlight
Summary
The board announced Wayzata Education Fund grants totaling $80,800 for 11 projects, presented Inclusive Education Awards to Makayla Weiss and Lindsey Eichenlaub, recognized athletic and staff awards (Chad Bartels; Employee of the Month Sara Gammack) and heard a Meadow Ridge student presentation about COVID-era student stories.
The meeting included multiple recognitions and a school spotlight. The Wayzata Education Fund reported 11 grants totaling $80,800 for 2025–26, including funding for assistive technology ($11,200) and cross‑country skis for PE ($14,000). Chace B. Anderson, Superintendent, announced Inclusive Education Award winners: Makayla Weiss (West Middle School, DAPE/PE) and Lindsey Eichenlaub (North Woods Elementary, Special Education), each cited for classroom adaptations, advocacy and inclusive programming.
Additional recognitions included Chad Bartels named MS/JH Classic Lake Conference Athletic Director of the Year and Meadow Ridge teacher Sara Gammack as June Employee of the Month; retirees Susan Cossa, Kathy Labowitch and Joan Powell were thanked for decades of service. Meadow Ridge students and staff presented a collaborative student book project of narratives from COVID experiences and shared publishing plans.
