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Board accepts community donations totaling several thousand dollars to support student programs

River Valley School District Board of Education · August 14, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a resolution accepting donations for mock trial, school-supply drives, a weekend backpack program and a lunch-box project; the resolution passed 8–0 with one absence.

The board reviewed a resolution accepting multiple donations from community members and families to support student programs. The ledger read aloud to the board included gifts such as $25 from Mary Pandard Schultz, $100 from Maya Jensen, $300 from Andrew Knudson, $300 from Greg and Theresa Pardee, several gifts from Ed and Sharon Benninger (including $1,000 and two $750 gifts), $1,000 from Jen Kramer for the school-supply drive, and $200 from Pete and Jeanette Ritt in memory of Susan Sadler for the weekend backpack program.

The board moved to accept the gifts as presented and approved the resolution by roll call/voice; the tally in the record was noted as "8 yes, 1 absent." The board thanked donors and emphasized community generosity ahead of the school year.