ITEM NUMBER: 6.A.
School Board Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 07/11/2016
- Prepared By:
- Sheri L. Allen
Item Type:
Action
Subject:
Acceptance of Gifts and Grants
Background:
The following gifts have been received by the School District:
Dave and Sally Davis donated a 1999 Pontiac Bonneville valued at $800 to the West High Technology Education Department.
Condux International donated 562 pounds of scrap steel to the East and West Technology Educational Departments for student welding practice.
The Sertoma Club of Greater Mankato donated $1,500 to the District’s Hearing and Speech programs.
Donations received for the West High prom include:
The Roosevelt Reading Incentive Program received the following donations:
The Jeffers Foundation provided a grant of $500 to the ACES summer program for five gardens.
PTO/PTAs and Booster Clubs donated more than $274,000 during the 2015-16 school year, with breakdowns as follows:
Dave and Sally Davis donated a 1999 Pontiac Bonneville valued at $800 to the West High Technology Education Department.
Condux International donated 562 pounds of scrap steel to the East and West Technology Educational Departments for student welding practice.
The Sertoma Club of Greater Mankato donated $1,500 to the District’s Hearing and Speech programs.
Donations received for the West High prom include:
American Legion Post 269, Madison Lake - $100
Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop – popcorn valued at $1,337
Anytime Fitness – memberships valued at $150
Chipotle (Madison Avenue) – gift cards valued at $315
Cinegrand – movie passes valued at $350
Fitness for $10 – memberships and t-shirts valued at $129
Frozen Yogurt Creations – frozen yogurt valued at $240
Mankato Independent Originals - $10 coupons valued at $4,000
Insomnia Cookies – 175 cookies valued at $200
Jersey Mike’s – 3 sub trays valued at $175
Mankato Area Youth Baseball Association – gift cards and cash valued at $220
MinnStar Bank - $100
Papa John’s – pizza gift cards valued at $90
Polito’s Pizza – pizza slices valued at $125
Pub 500 – gift cards valued at $250
Tony Downs Foods - $250
Wow Zone – gift cards valued at $100
Buffalo Wild Wings – gift cards valued at $50
Liv Aveda – gift cards valued at $50
Pieology – pizzas valued at $50
Scheel’s – gift cards valued at $50
Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop – popcorn valued at $1,337
Anytime Fitness – memberships valued at $150
Chipotle (Madison Avenue) – gift cards valued at $315
Cinegrand – movie passes valued at $350
Fitness for $10 – memberships and t-shirts valued at $129
Frozen Yogurt Creations – frozen yogurt valued at $240
Mankato Independent Originals - $10 coupons valued at $4,000
Insomnia Cookies – 175 cookies valued at $200
Jersey Mike’s – 3 sub trays valued at $175
Mankato Area Youth Baseball Association – gift cards and cash valued at $220
MinnStar Bank - $100
Papa John’s – pizza gift cards valued at $90
Polito’s Pizza – pizza slices valued at $125
Pub 500 – gift cards valued at $250
Tony Downs Foods - $250
Wow Zone – gift cards valued at $100
Buffalo Wild Wings – gift cards valued at $50
Liv Aveda – gift cards valued at $50
Pieology – pizzas valued at $50
Scheel’s – gift cards valued at $50
The Roosevelt Reading Incentive Program received the following donations:
Barnes & Noble – gift cards valued at $100
Scheel’s – gift cards valued at $210
Mankato Family YMCA – 42 day passes
Scheel’s – gift cards valued at $210
Mankato Family YMCA – 42 day passes
The Jeffers Foundation provided a grant of $500 to the ACES summer program for five gardens.
PTO/PTAs and Booster Clubs donated more than $274,000 during the 2015-16 school year, with breakdowns as follows:
Bridges Advisory Committee
Approximately $27,940 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Snacks for students: $4000
Academic Supplies for students: $2000
Teacher Classroom requests: $1000
Chrome Books: $5000
Being There Experiences: $9500
Bridges Community Events: $6,440
BBQ on the Blacktop - $400
BAC Dinners - $240
Family Nights - $1000
Educare Donation - $100
Spaghetti Dinner/Silent Auction - $4000
End of Year Picnic - $600
Fifth Grade Celebration - $100
Major expenditures include:
Snacks for students: $4000
Academic Supplies for students: $2000
Teacher Classroom requests: $1000
Chrome Books: $5000
Being There Experiences: $9500
Bridges Community Events: $6,440
BBQ on the Blacktop - $400
BAC Dinners - $240
Family Nights - $1000
Educare Donation - $100
Spaghetti Dinner/Silent Auction - $4000
End of Year Picnic - $600
Fifth Grade Celebration - $100
Eagle Lake Elementary
Approximately $16,692 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Family Bingo Night - $150
Money for teachers for classroom use - $1,800
Field trips - $5,315
Teacher appreciation - $827
Jump Rope for Heart prizes/snacks - $400
Kindergarten round up/welcome breakfast - $100
Family Movie Night - $250
Musical production - $550
Grit night/open house - $225
Student planners - $450
Family reading activity - $200
Roller skating - $3,225
SOAR shirts - $2,000
Yearbooks - $600
Misc. teacher/classroom requests - $600
Approximately $16,692 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Family Bingo Night - $150
Money for teachers for classroom use - $1,800
Field trips - $5,315
Teacher appreciation - $827
Jump Rope for Heart prizes/snacks - $400
Kindergarten round up/welcome breakfast - $100
Family Movie Night - $250
Musical production - $550
Grit night/open house - $225
Student planners - $450
Family reading activity - $200
Roller skating - $3,225
SOAR shirts - $2,000
Yearbooks - $600
Misc. teacher/classroom requests - $600
Franklin Elementary
Approximately $9,212 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Teacher Appreciation/Potluck - $1166
Classroom Carpets - $1903
Playground Equipment - $1302
Concert Pianist - $400
MSU Theatre Dept Play - $575
Diversity Council - $500
Walk/Bike to School Prizes - $200
School Committees (Reading, Math, etc.) - $555
Visiting Author - $1000
Field Trip Buses - $483
6th grade Celebration - $430
Memorials - $500
Approximately $9,212 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Teacher Appreciation/Potluck - $1166
Classroom Carpets - $1903
Playground Equipment - $1302
Concert Pianist - $400
MSU Theatre Dept Play - $575
Diversity Council - $500
Walk/Bike to School Prizes - $200
School Committees (Reading, Math, etc.) - $555
Visiting Author - $1000
Field Trip Buses - $483
6th grade Celebration - $430
Memorials - $500
Hoover Elementary
Approximately $17,661 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Field Trips - $5776
Assemblies/Enrichment Programs - $4236
Classroom Gifts - $2560
Foster Grandparents - $1800
Family Events - $421
IXL - $2100
Approximately $17,661 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Field Trips - $5776
Assemblies/Enrichment Programs - $4236
Classroom Gifts - $2560
Foster Grandparents - $1800
Family Events - $421
IXL - $2100
Jefferson Elementary
Approximately $6,392 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Classroom/Teacher Supplies - $2923
Field Trips - $1943
Education Enrichment - $1141
Popcorn Machine - $322
Approximately $6,392 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Classroom/Teacher Supplies - $2923
Field Trips - $1943
Education Enrichment - $1141
Popcorn Machine - $322
Kennedy Elementary
Approximately $18,500 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
5th Grade Celebration $500
Carnival $700
Teacher Gifts $1850
Field Trips $4800
Peacemakers $400
Playground Equipment $4400
Staff Appreciation $2500
Reading Enrichment $2500
Social Events (Open House, Ice Cream Social, Family Fit/BINGO Nights, K Round Up) $850
Approximately $18,500 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
5th Grade Celebration $500
Carnival $700
Teacher Gifts $1850
Field Trips $4800
Peacemakers $400
Playground Equipment $4400
Staff Appreciation $2500
Reading Enrichment $2500
Social Events (Open House, Ice Cream Social, Family Fit/BINGO Nights, K Round Up) $850
Monroe Elementary
Approximately $23,025 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Playground Equipment - $13,000
Field Trips - $4,500
Money for teachers for classroom use - $2,700
Teacher Appreciation - $700
Trees for Playground - $600
Math Masters, Science Fair, Reading Program - $500
PBIS - $200
Kindergarten Roundup - $125
5th Grade T-Shirts & Yearbook - $200
Approximately $23,025 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Playground Equipment - $13,000
Field Trips - $4,500
Money for teachers for classroom use - $2,700
Teacher Appreciation - $700
Trees for Playground - $600
Math Masters, Science Fair, Reading Program - $500
PBIS - $200
Kindergarten Roundup - $125
5th Grade T-Shirts & Yearbook - $200
Roosevelt Elementary
Approximately $15,938 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Money for teachers for classroom use: $3699
Field Trips: $2158
Foster grandparent lunches: $400
Science Fair: $542
Donations (to GMDC & Educare): $375
Artist-in-Residence: $2452
Snacks for students: $136
Staff lunches/meals: $1050
Reading Incentive Calendar support: $2812
Family support/activities: $2314
Approximately $15,938 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Money for teachers for classroom use: $3699
Field Trips: $2158
Foster grandparent lunches: $400
Science Fair: $542
Donations (to GMDC & Educare): $375
Artist-in-Residence: $2452
Snacks for students: $136
Staff lunches/meals: $1050
Reading Incentive Calendar support: $2812
Family support/activities: $2314
Rosa Parks Elementary
Approximately $6,198 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Snacks for students: $92
MSU Children's Theater Performance: $375
Money for teachers for classroom use: $2,434
Field Trips: $654
Recess/Playground Activities: $320
Teacher Conference Meals: $395
Fall Family Fun Night: $186
All School Dance: $695
Donation to Greater Mankato Area Diversity Council: $250
Donation to Educare: $190
Fifth Grade Graduation/Tshirts: $607
Approximately $6,198 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Snacks for students: $92
MSU Children's Theater Performance: $375
Money for teachers for classroom use: $2,434
Field Trips: $654
Recess/Playground Activities: $320
Teacher Conference Meals: $395
Fall Family Fun Night: $186
All School Dance: $695
Donation to Greater Mankato Area Diversity Council: $250
Donation to Educare: $190
Fifth Grade Graduation/Tshirts: $607
Washington Elementary
Approximately $14,036 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Pottery Wheel for Art Classroom: $1000
Media Classroom gift for Technology: $758
Physical Education Classroom toward speakers: $1000
Music Classroom for Keyboard: $1000
Money for teachers for classroom use/Field Trips: $1760
Physical Education Support: $1290
Wildcat Art Show Sponsor: $200
Family Involvement Events/Picnics: $2028
Fifth Grade Graduation: $555
Reading Program: $500
Peacemaker Program: $378
Wildcat T-shirts for students and staff: $2000
Appreciation for teachers and staff: $1123
Greater Mankato Diversity Council: $250
Approximately $14,036 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Pottery Wheel for Art Classroom: $1000
Media Classroom gift for Technology: $758
Physical Education Classroom toward speakers: $1000
Music Classroom for Keyboard: $1000
Money for teachers for classroom use/Field Trips: $1760
Physical Education Support: $1290
Wildcat Art Show Sponsor: $200
Family Involvement Events/Picnics: $2028
Fifth Grade Graduation: $555
Reading Program: $500
Peacemaker Program: $378
Wildcat T-shirts for students and staff: $2000
Appreciation for teachers and staff: $1123
Greater Mankato Diversity Council: $250
Dakota Meadows Middle
Approximately $14,000 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Pride shirts for all students: $3900
Money for teachers for classroom use: $3100
Skatetime for Phy Ed: $1000
Track and Field Day: $160
Homeroom Coordinator and Minute to Win It: $730
Recognition Programs: $650
Geography Bee and Spelling Bee: $235
DMMS Visit for incoming 5th graders: $420
Middle School Parent Guide Book: $350
Technology and Wellness Funds: $3000
Approximately $14,000 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Pride shirts for all students: $3900
Money for teachers for classroom use: $3100
Skatetime for Phy Ed: $1000
Track and Field Day: $160
Homeroom Coordinator and Minute to Win It: $730
Recognition Programs: $650
Geography Bee and Spelling Bee: $235
DMMS Visit for incoming 5th graders: $420
Middle School Parent Guide Book: $350
Technology and Wellness Funds: $3000
East Junior High
Approximately $7,300 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
7th and 8th Grade Honors Breakfasts: $1000
8th Grade Celebration: $2000
Conference Dinners: $1500
Track and Field Day: $500
Student Snacks: $100
Recognition Programs: $500
End of the Year Celebration: $1000
Money for teachers for classroom use: $500
Educare Donation: $200
Approximately $7,300 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
7th and 8th Grade Honors Breakfasts: $1000
8th Grade Celebration: $2000
Conference Dinners: $1500
Track and Field Day: $500
Student Snacks: $100
Recognition Programs: $500
End of the Year Celebration: $1000
Money for teachers for classroom use: $500
Educare Donation: $200
East Senior High
Approximately $52,000 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Benches for Tennis Courts - $1,615
Athletic Training Supplies - $2,900
HUDL - $1,500
High Jump pit and pole vault standards - $4,000
Triangular scoreboard and tripod for wrestling tmts - $1,500
Pep Band shirts - $584
Mental Training sessions at Center for Sports Performance (Fall) - $500
Foam for gymnastics floor - $1,572
Downhill ski gates - $1,250
T shirts for PLC group - $500
Video camera for Planetarium Production Club - $400
Wrestling bus for students State Wrestling - $400
Rain Gear for girls golf - $1,500
Boys Golf bags - $1,500
Pitching machine - $650
Football helmet replacement - $5,000
Crowd stoppers (30) - $3,500
Replace speakers and controller - $4,970
Grad party donation - $500
Wolverton Scholarship - $1,500
Center for Sports and Performance Psychology - $1,000
Stadium Project - $15,000
Approximately $52,000 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Benches for Tennis Courts - $1,615
Athletic Training Supplies - $2,900
HUDL - $1,500
High Jump pit and pole vault standards - $4,000
Triangular scoreboard and tripod for wrestling tmts - $1,500
Pep Band shirts - $584
Mental Training sessions at Center for Sports Performance (Fall) - $500
Foam for gymnastics floor - $1,572
Downhill ski gates - $1,250
T shirts for PLC group - $500
Video camera for Planetarium Production Club - $400
Wrestling bus for students State Wrestling - $400
Rain Gear for girls golf - $1,500
Boys Golf bags - $1,500
Pitching machine - $650
Football helmet replacement - $5,000
Crowd stoppers (30) - $3,500
Replace speakers and controller - $4,970
Grad party donation - $500
Wolverton Scholarship - $1,500
Center for Sports and Performance Psychology - $1,000
Stadium Project - $15,000
West Senior High
Approximately $46,000 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Mental Training Services - All sports – MSU $500
Softball Scoreboard - Electrical work $4,000
Trophy Case and Record Board $5,000
Fitness Center equipment $2,500
Concession stand retractable door $352
Trophy Case and Record Board $1,556
Football Stadium Press Box $10,000
Girls Hockey Warm Ups $1,000
Hudl Software for Coaches $1,400
Volley Ball 20 sets of warm ups $800
Girls Soccer Travel Bags $800
Tennis court benches $1,615
Boys Hockey locker Room Improvements $1,800
Mental Training Services - All sports - MSU $3,000
Girls Hockey Warm Ups $420
Band Percussion Cabinet $328
Girls Golf Rain Gear - 14 sets $1,369
Band Music Folders (50) $750
Concession stand new pizza oven $1,239
Boys and Girls Hockey practice jerseys $1,000
Mental Training Services - All sports – MSU $500
Homecoming Reception $342
Gymnastics Foam mats $1,000
YES/Science Club entry fees $400
Jazz Band Festival Entry Fee $300
Ticket Booth Wrap $564
State Qualifier Posters $355
Wrestling Head Gear and Supplies $681
Softball Sound System $800
Approximately $46,000 in gifts and donations
Major expenditures include:
Mental Training Services - All sports – MSU $500
Softball Scoreboard - Electrical work $4,000
Trophy Case and Record Board $5,000
Fitness Center equipment $2,500
Concession stand retractable door $352
Trophy Case and Record Board $1,556
Football Stadium Press Box $10,000
Girls Hockey Warm Ups $1,000
Hudl Software for Coaches $1,400
Volley Ball 20 sets of warm ups $800
Girls Soccer Travel Bags $800
Tennis court benches $1,615
Boys Hockey locker Room Improvements $1,800
Mental Training Services - All sports - MSU $3,000
Girls Hockey Warm Ups $420
Band Percussion Cabinet $328
Girls Golf Rain Gear - 14 sets $1,369
Band Music Folders (50) $750
Concession stand new pizza oven $1,239
Boys and Girls Hockey practice jerseys $1,000
Mental Training Services - All sports – MSU $500
Homecoming Reception $342
Gymnastics Foam mats $1,000
YES/Science Club entry fees $400
Jazz Band Festival Entry Fee $300
Ticket Booth Wrap $564
State Qualifier Posters $355
Wrestling Head Gear and Supplies $681
Softball Sound System $800
Recommended Action:
The administration recommends Board acceptance of these generous gifts.