ITEM NUMBER: 8.A.
School Board Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 06/15/2026
- Prepared By:
- Paul Peterson
Item Type:
Subject:
Acceptance of Gifts and Grants
Background:
Linda and Basil Janavaras donated $1,500 for West High School John Basil Janavaras Memorial Scholarship
Barb & Tim Regner donated 2017 Nissan Rogue ($3,000 value) for West High Auto Shop Program
Dave & Barb Dutton donated Tools ($1,500 value) for Central High School
Ngon C. Huyhn donated $2,000 for Adult Basic Education ESL Program in Memory of Khoai Van Huyhn
Cougar Coffee received $237.20 in tips over the 2025-26 school year and donated to the following student organizations:
Barb & Tim Regner donated 2017 Nissan Rogue ($3,000 value) for West High Auto Shop Program
Dave & Barb Dutton donated Tools ($1,500 value) for Central High School
Ngon C. Huyhn donated $2,000 for Adult Basic Education ESL Program in Memory of Khoai Van Huyhn
Cougar Coffee received $237.20 in tips over the 2025-26 school year and donated to the following student organizations:
- Astronomy Club - $55.20
- Link Crew - $22.50
- Math League - $28.50
- Girls Cross Country - $19
- Student Council - $25
- Alpine Ski Team - $21
- Baseball - $25.50
- FFA - $44.50
PTO/PTAs and Booster Clubs donated more than $374,281 during the 2025-26 school year, with breakdowns as follows:
Bridges Advisory Committee
Approximately $63,535 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
- 5th Grade Field Trip - $23,488
- Children’s Theater - $3,441
- Science and Nature Conf - $2,760
- Bus Expense for field trips (does not include 5th grade field trip) - $3,338
- Whole School Field Trip shirts - $2,996
- EOY picnic, movie, Carnival, showcase, etc. - $1,530
- Teacher and Specials Support - $5,817
- Technology - $10,000
- School Supplies - $6,332
- Conference meals/Teacher appreciation - $2,425
- Back to School Ice Cream Social at beginning of year - $553
- Playground - $450
- Classroom Grandparent sponsorship - $405
Eagle Lake Elementary
Approximately $20,000 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Approximately $20,000 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
- K-5 field trips and bussing - $2,042
- Teacher appreciation - $2,134
- Money for teachers for classroom use - $5,972
- Reading/Fund Run reward incentives - $621
- School Store - $202
- Equipment for playground - $2,549
- Carnival supplies and new games - $2,982
- Franklin Elementary
- Approximately $21,000 in gifts and donations
- Major expenditures include:
- Student Planners - $980
- PBIS Soar - $600
- Track & Field Days - $100
- Playground/Recess Supplies - $400
- Reading Committee Programs - $500
- Science Fair - $300
- School-Wide FREE T-shirts - $3,500
- Fifth Grade Farewell T-Shirts - $600
- Kindergarten Celebration - $100
- Staff Appreciation - $1,500
- Staff Reimbursements - $2,700
Hoover Elementary
Approximately $34,000 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Approximately $34,000 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
- Classroom, School & Playground Supplies - $37,700
- Science Fair, Math Masters, Track & Field Day, Kindness Club - $1,200
- School-Wide Events (back to school welcome party, fall festival, summer kick off event) - $2,600
- Fifth Grade Farewell Party - $900
- Field Trips - $3,800
- Staff Appreciation - $3,600
Jefferson Elementary
Approximately $23,000 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Approximately $23,000 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
- Classroom teachers - $7,500
- Conference meals and staff appreciation - $2,700
- Field trips - $3,600
- Community events - $8,450
- New Sound system - $1,960
Kennedy Elementary
Approximately $14,273 gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Approximately $14,273 gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
- Classroom Support: $2,562
- Donations: $150
- Community Events: $3,555
- Kennedy T-shirts: $1,346
- Scholarships/Student Support: $1,000
- Staff Appreciation: $4,518
Monroe Elementary
Approximately $16,281 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Approximately $16,281 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
- Conference Meals - $1,378
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation - $1,459
- Field Trips - $1,856
- Snack Cart - $700
- Teacher Discretionary Funds - $3,650
- Teacher/Staff Requests - $1,299
- Welcome Back Staff Breakfast - $308
Roosevelt Elementary
Approximately $20,487 in gifts and donations.
Major Expenditures:
Approximately $20,487 in gifts and donations.
Major Expenditures:
- Staff Appreciation - $2,829
- Field Trips - $5,955
- Reading Program Support - $62
- School Wide Events - $5,198
- Classroom, School, Playground Supplies - $2,961
- Fifth Grade Yearbooks & Grad Gift - $1,502
- Donations Made: Climb to Feed Kids, Educare - $150
- PTO Events - $96
Rosa Parks Elementary
Approximately $12,500 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Approximately $12,500 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
- School Events (Pool Party, Bingo Night, Spring Carnival - $2,283
- Staff Appreciation - $2,224
- Classroom & Office Supplies - $516
- Science Fair and Spelling Bee - $280
- Field Trips - $1,260
- Library Book Repair Machine and Supplies - $1,559
- Soccer Nets - $4,430
Washington Elementary
Approximately $18,867 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Approximately $18,867 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
- T-shirts for all students - $4,012
- Educare Basket - $150
- Staff Appreciation - $2,669
- Classroom & Playground Supplies - $867
- Field Trips - $505
- Academic Programming - $1,340
- PTO School-Wide Sponsored Events - $2,302
- Kindergarten Connection - $167
- PTO Supplies-Card My Yard - $1,130
- Yearbook Expenses - $2,563
Dakota Meadows Middle
Approximately $14,239 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Approximately $14,239 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
- SPED: All Trails (Movies) - $200
- Water Safety Equipment (paddle board, kayak, etc.) - $1,454
- Conference Meals - $1,519
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation - $498
- Welcome Back to School Night - $68
- Talent Show (DJ, Costumes) - $383
- Field Trips - $1,345
- Other Expenses / PTA Operations - $1,021
- PBIS - $200
- Educare Donation - $100
- End of Year Breakfast - $200
- Dues/Fees/Misc. - $688
Prairie Winds Middle
Approximately $10,655 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Approximately $10,655 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
- Feminine Products for Health Office - $210
- PBIS School Store - $2,000
- WEB Leader Lunches - $235
- Volleyball Nets for recess - $69
- Game Closet for Commons - $541
- Fall Dances - $1,732
- Fall Conference Meals - $432
- Raffle Basket for Holiday Wishlist Fundraiser - $105
- Spring Dances - $1,931
- Spring Conference Meals - $836
- VEX Robotics Worlds Sponsorship - $500
- Teacher Appreciation Week - $1,000
- 8th Grade Dance - $250
- 8th Grade FroYo Celebration - $813
East Senior High
Approximately $58,519 in gifts and donations
Major contributions include:
Approximately $58,519 in gifts and donations
Major contributions include:
- New 3-sport letter winner plaques for 2024-2025 - $1,340
- Donation toward Kennedy building (soccer/lacrosse) - $1,000
- Training supplies – annual support - $3,077
- Boys soccer jackets. 50% donation. Will stay with the team - $1,000
- Girl’s hockey team bags. 50% donation. Will stay with the team - $885
- Speed & Strength weight room machine - $5,110
- HUDL subscription 2025-26 - $15,500
- Letter M’s – Letters for letterwinners - $1,437
- Lettering pins– Pins for letterwinners - $534
- Homecoming activities - $2,200
- iPads and accessories for event ticket taking - $2,000
- Team bags for boys’ hockey. 50% of cost - $835
- Track & Field starting blocks. Total cost is $5,906. Remaining funds will come from track & field - $1,906
- Girls Tennis Go Pro Camera - $350
- Signage – striping and directional in the gym - $1,580
- Wood state boards for fall and adding years to the gym banners - $1,061
- Baseball coach-to-catcher communication system - $630
- New Conference Champion Certificates - $323
- After-Grad Party donation - $1,000
- Tennis Ball Machines - 2 sites, boys & girls - $1,800
- Blanket donations to various teams and groups as a fundraiser item - $500
- Pep band replacement shirts - $1,200
- SPX Banners for gymnasium - $6,350
- Plat4M weight room tracking – annual subscription - $1,200
- Wolverton Scholarships - $4,000
- Additional weight room equipment - $2,000
West Senior High
Approximately $46,925 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Approximately $46,925 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
- Grad Party Assistance - $2,000
- HUDL Streaming Software - $15,000
- Student Awards - $1,000
- All Sports Training Supplies - $2,500
- MN Girls All-Star Sponsor - Livi Downs - $425
- Softball/Baseball Turf & Batting Cages at DMMS - $24,000
- Homecoming Entertainment - $500
- Speech - National Registration & Travel - $1,000
Recommended Action:
The administration recommends Board acceptance of these generous gifts and grants.