Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/18/2021 - 7:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda Items
Type: Action
Subject: Acceptance of Gift from Mr. John Rutledge, Wheaton Resident
Vision 2026:
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
File Attachment:
Summary: Mr. John Rutledge paid for the extension of a fence around the baseball field at Lowell Elementary School to help prevent objects (balls) from being hit into his backyard. The total cost of the fence was $9,750.00. Mr. Rutledge paid for the fence and donated an additional $250.00, for a total of $10,000.00. By donating items, Mr. Rutledge transfers ownership of the items and relinquishes to District 200 the responsibility for maintenance, repair, insurance and any liability incurred in the use of the items donated.
Funding:
Board Policy 8:80 - Gifts to the District
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the gift from Mr. John Rutledge as presented.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Brian O'Keeffe - Asst Superintendent Business Services
Signed By:
Jeff Schuler - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Brad Paulsen Moved, Member Dave Long seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the gift from Mr. John Rutledge as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Brad Paulsen     Yes
Chris Crabtree     Yes
Rob Hanlon     Yes
Susan Booton     Yes
Dave Long     Yes
Mary Yeboah     Yes
Angela Blatner     Yes