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Meeting Date:
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Items Pulled from Consent Calendar |
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Subject:
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Community Donation to ACPS |
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ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
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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 5: Family and Community Engagement ACPS will ensure that all families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
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Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
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File Attachment:
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Agenda Item Summary:
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On October 4th, 2020, Alexandria City Public Schools received notification of a donation of $8,500 from Kingdom Fellowship, Ebenezer Baptist Church,and Keeping it Moving Ministries to support ACPS students and families in need. The donation will be in the form of gift cards and provided to families through a collaborative plan of identification and distribution with the ACPS Director of School Social Work. 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. |
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Background:
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On October 4,2020 Alexandria City Public Schools received notification of a financial donation of $8500from Dr. Shakina D. Rawlings, Pastor, on behalf of Kingdom Fellowship, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and Keeping it Moving Ministries, to provide gift cards to identified families in need of support. This donation will provide support to ACPS families who are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Recommendation
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The Superintendent recommends that the School Board accept the donation to ACPS in the amount of $8,500. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Signed By: |
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Julia Burgos - Chief of School and Community Relations |
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Signed By: |
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Dominic Turner - Chief Financial Officer |
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Signed By: |
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Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Jacinta Greene Moved, Member Dr. Michelle Rief seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends that the School Board accept the donation to ACPS in the amount of $8,500.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 9 - 0 | | | | | Ramee A. Gentry | Yes | | Margaret Lorber | Yes | | Cindy Anderson | Yes | | Veronica R. Nolan | Yes | | Meagan L. Alderton | Yes | | Christopher A. Suarez | Yes | | Jacinta Greene | Yes | | Dr. Michelle Rief | Yes | | Heather Thornton | Yes | |
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