Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
6/12/2024 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda Items  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
Acceptance of Gift to Wheaton North High School - Scholarship Award  
Vision 2026:
Finance
Achieve long-term financial stability and promote student learning by managing District resources prudently
 
Policy:
 
Background:
According to Board Policy 8.80, the Board, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, must accept all gifts individuals or organizations contribute to the District if they are $500 or more in value.  
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
WNHS has received a generous donation of $900.00 from Dr. Tracy Scott designated for the Joyce Luckett Prism Award. This award is dedicated to the former WNHS teacher and Prism founder Mrs. Luckett who dedicated her life to excellence in education and the celebration of diversity in our schools. This scholarship is for college expenses and is given to a student who best represents academic improvement and social acceptance of others. By accepting this donation, WNHS transfers ownership of any items purchased and relinquishes to District 200 the responsibility for maintenance, repair, insurance and any liability incurred in the use of the items.  
Funding:
 
Board Policy:
8:80 - Gifts to the District  
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the gift to Wheaton North High School as presented.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jeff Schuler - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Erik Hjerpe Moved, Member Dave Long seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the gift to Wheaton North High School as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Brad Paulsen     Yes
Rob Hanlon     Yes
Dave Long     Yes
Angela Blatner     Yes
Julie Kulovits     Yes
Erik Hjerpe     Yes
John Rutledge     Yes