Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 3/18/2021 - 5:00 PM
Category: Consent Calendar
Type: Action
Subject: Donation to ACPS
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 2: Instructional Excellence
ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction.
Goal 3: Student Accessibility and Support
ACPS will ensure students have equitable access to and engagement with programs and supports that reduce barriers to learning.
Goal 4: Strategic Resource Allocation
ACPS will strategically provide differentiated resources and supports to schools and departments.
Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement
ACPS will ensure that all families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
Policy: KH - Public Donations to the Schools
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
210318_Policy_KH.pdf
210318_Regulation_KH-R.pdf
210318_Memo_Donation_RunningBrooke_v1.pdf
Agenda Item Summary: On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, RunningBrooke donated $8,823.75 for the purchase of fifteen bicycles complete with trainers, mats, and book holders in alignment with their Pedals & Pages program. In accordance with ACPS Policy KH and Regulation KH-R, any donation over $2,500 requires school board approval. The donation must meet the established standards of acceptance requirements.
Background: RunningBrooke started Pedals and Pages in 2018 at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School, and has expanded to additional ACPS elementary schools since then. On February 16, 2021, RunningBrooke presented ACPS with this donation to bring the program to all fourteen elementary schools.
Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board accept the donation of $8,823.75 for the purchase of fifteen bicycles complete with trainers, mats, and book holders in alignment with the RunningBrooke Pedals & Pages program.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Julia Burgos - Chief of School and Community Relations
Signed By:
Dominic Turner - Chief Financial Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent