Board accepts private donation to Brenham junior‑high science program
Summary
Trustees accepted a monetary donation from the family identified in the meeting record as the "Chillelis" to support junior‑high science teachers' conference travel and classroom materials; the board approved the donation by voice vote.
The Brenham ISD Board unanimously approved acceptance of a monetary donation for the junior‑high science department from the family referenced in the record as the Chillelis. District staff said the gift will fund teacher registration, travel and classroom materials — roughly $2,000 per teacher to cover registration, hotel, travel and purchase of classroom supplies.
"Once you get those kids fired up with something... it carries a long ways," one of the donors said as they described their background as longtime science teachers and their interest in funding scholarships and teacher development. Trustee comment praised the gift and the donors' commitment to science education; the board then moved and seconded acceptance and approved it by voice vote.
Board minutes recorded the motion to accept the donation "as presented" and noted the motion carried. Meeting announcements described the donation as having previously supported teacher attendance at a CAST conference and as including an associated scholarship for students pursuing two‑year programs.
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