Grant Recipients

FYE 6/30/02

•  $1525 for a sound system for Cleveland Elementary School

FYE 6/30/04

• $90 for the Adopt-A-Class Program
• $95 for books for the elementary libraries
• $500 for learning materials for the Early Childhood and Family Education Program
• $500 for a project to redesign the High School commons area
• $1000 for travel expenses for the Close-Up Program to take a trip to Washington, DC
• $3500 for hand-held computers for the Prairie Wetlands School

FYE 6/30/05

• $25 for the Class of 1995 Reunion
• $500 for the Fergus Falls Reads Program which encourages reading throughout the community and school district
• $500 for travel expenses for the Area Learning Center to take a field trip to the Twin Cities
• $1000 for learning materials for the Kinderstart Program
• $1000 for computer software for the High School and Middle School Music Departments
• $1000 for travel expenses for the Close-Up Program to take a trip to Washington, DC

FYE 6/30/06

• $330 for field trip expenses for a 6th grade field trip
• $500 for field trip expenses for a World Language field trip
• $500 for the Fergus Falls Reads Program which encourages reading throughout the community and school district
• $500 for t-shirts for the Otters ARE – Always Otters Program at the Middle School which promotes Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm among students and staff
• $500 to offset expenses for the Senior Recognition Banquet and Hall of Fame Night
• $500 for a Family and Consumer Science Class to redesign a High School classroom
• $600 to purchase a plastic welder for the Vocational Program at the High School
• $1000 for field trip expenses for the Close-Up Program at the High School to travel to Washington, DC
• $1000 to purchase books and materials for the elementary reading programs
• $1000 to purchase violas for the Orchestra Department
• $1100 for t-shirts, food, and supplies for the Day of Caring – when high school students go out into the community and clean up parks
• $2000 for a sound system for McKinley Elementary School
• $3450 for learning materials for the Early Childhood and Family Education Program

FYE 6/30/07

• $250 for a dance caller for the fifth grade and Social Dance class
• $300 for the start-up of a French Club at the High School
• $333 for a dance instructor for the eighth grade physical education classes
• $350 to help with registration fees for students attending the Future Farmers of America State Convention
• $375 for the research project on bird migration to be completed by the Prairie Wetlands Science Class
• $400 to the Early Childhood and Family Education program so it can provide scholarships for Kinderstart Preschool
• $416 for the Art Department at the Middle School to purchase art history and art appreciation books and to “award” scholarships to students who aren’t able to pay for field trips
• $500 for the Otter Outlet Store to purchase a freezer and the necessary wiring
• $500 to start an audio book library at the Middle School
• $500 for the Fergus Falls Reads program which encourages reading throughout the community and school district
• $500 for expenses for an eighth grade field trip to Minneapolis
• $500 to the High School Music Department for an electronic accompaniment program
• $720 for t-shirts for the Otters ARE – Always Otters program at the Middle School which promotes Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm among students and staff
• $750 to hire a professional dance instructor for the Social Dance class at the High School
• $945 to purchase materials to implement a mini-economy in the 3rd grade classrooms at Adams Elementary School
• $1000 for travel expenses for the Close-Up program’s trip to Washington, DC
• $1119.29 to the District Wellness Committee to purchase pedometers for all elementary students
• $1500 to purchase an ice machine for the Activities Department at the High School
• $1700 to purchase two music systems for the elementary physical education classes
• $2000 to start a tutoring program at the High School to keep students from falling behind in their classes and graduation requirements
• $2000 to start a Summer School program for the Middle School ALC

FYE 6/30/08

• $150 for the broadcasting of basketball games over the internet
• $175 for the high school special education department to purchase organizational supplies for its senior students
• $325 for the high school special education department to purchase an external hard drive to store audio book files
• $400 for the “Circle of Friends” program at Adams Elementary to purchase supplies for their activities, crafts, and games. The “Circle of Friends” increases social acceptance and encourages empathy and understanding of students with disabilities.
• $500 for a classroom set of stability balls that will replace the students’ chairs
• $500 for Kinderstart Preschool scholarships
• $500 for the Fergus Falls Reads Program to purchase books
• $500 for materials to engineer a “Super Mileage Vehicle”
• $775 for two iPods for the elementary music department
• $840 for one music system for the elementary physical education department
• $840 for t-shirts for the Otters ARE Always Otters program
• $1000 for a professional intern/naturalist for the Prairie Wetlands Science Class
• $1000 for science equipment at the Area Learning Center
• $1000 for a Native American motivational speaker/professional artist to work and connect with art students at the high school and students at the Area Learning Center
• $1000 to bring a Minnesota poet to the elementary schools to promote reading and writing through poetry
• $1000 to research local and regional history and write scenes for a full-length, original play to commemorate 150 years of Minnesota statehood
• $1000 for expenses for an eighth grade field trip to Minneapolis
• $1045 for expenses incurred while high school students attended The Nobel Conference at Gustavus Adolphus College
• $1245 for literacy bags for kindergartners and their families that will promote reading and parent involvement
• $1515 for students to attend Physics Day at Valleyfair
• $1700 for a community garden at the Middle School
• $2250 for lighting fixtures for the Middle School Auditorium

FYE 6/30/09

• $150 to the Fergus Falls Public Library to offer Accelerated Reading and Read Naturally summer programs.
• $175 to the Family and Consumer Science Department to purchase fabric to make drawstring bags. The bags will be made by the 7th graders and then donated to Someplace Safe.
• $200 to the Fergus Falls Post Prom for prizes and auction and raffle items
• $293 for students in grades 6-8 to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee Program
• $300 to a 2nd grade class for stability balls. The stability balls will replace the chairs students sit in.
• $393.71 to purchase a water faucet, wheelbarrow, seeds and plants, additional flower boxes, and a sign for the Otter Garden
• $500 for Kinderstart Preschool scholarships for the 2008-2009 school year
• $500 to help cover expenses for the Senior Recognition Banquet and Hall of Fame Night
• $525 to sponsor the internet broadcasts of basketball and hockey games
• $541.70 for a 4th grade classroom set of stability balls. Research indicates that stability balls improve attention, discipline, concentration, and posture.
• $629.93 for one music system for the elementary physical education department
• $844 for “Otters ARE – Always Otters” t-shirts for all 8th grade students
• $866 for the EBD (Emotional and/or Behavioral Disabilities) classroom to purchase four iPods, a speaker, and two microphones. These items will be used for academic and behavior therapy applications.
• $950 for two iPods and one flip video recorder for a Prairie Wetlands Science Class project. Students will be creating video and audio walking tours of the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center.
• $1000 for the Fergus Falls Reads Program to purchase books
• $1000 for Kinderstart Preschool scholarships for the 2009-2010 school year
• $1000 for continued homework help in grades 6-12
• $1200 to help with expenses for the marching band’s trip to Washington, DC for President Obama’s Inaugural Parade
• $1136.50 to the 3rd grade classes for materials needed for their science investigations at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center
• $2250 will go towards the purchase of a pugmill for the Art Department. The pugmill will recycle clay that would otherwise be thrown away.
• $2400 for the purchase of two laptop computers for the Response to Intervention (RtI) Program. The RtI Program provides reading and math instruction to students who need additional support to succeed in the general education environment. One of the laptops will also be going to China with Cindy Skalsky in early November. She will be communicating with elementary classrooms and community members throughout the trip.
• $3000 was also given to the district to help fund the Communications Liason position. This person coordinates community involvement, updates the school district website, and writes news releases.

FYE 6/30/10

• $198 for the district to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee Program
• $200 for two portable keyboards for the Area Learning Center’s music department
• $284.98 for an iPod, hard drive, and accessories for the music department
• $300 for a chemistry field trip to the Skills and Technology Training Center in Fargo, ND
• $350 for a Cricut Expression machine for the Secondary School
• $500 for special education students at the high school to operate a dog biscuit business called “Otter Bites – Dog Cookie Delights.” The students will be involved in all aspects of the business, from handling the finances to making and packaging the dog biscuits.
• $500 to purchase books for the Fergus Falls Reads Program
• $500 to implement a program called “Family All Ways.” This program will help middle school students who have parents who are divorced or are in the process of getting divorced.
• $500 for supplies and cartridges for the Cricut Expression machine at McKinley Elementary School. This machine cuts out letters, numbers, and pictures for bulletin boards, learning centers, and educational manipulative.
• $500 to fund a trumpet clinician/guest soloist
• $500 to cover expenses for the Senior Recognition Banquet/Hall of Fame Night
• $520 for two welding helmets for the Vocational Department
• $750 for math workbooks for the Response to Intervention (RtI) Program. The RtI Program provides reading and math instruction to students who need additional support to succeed in the general education environment.
• $1000 for the Close-Up Program’s trip to Washington, DC. The money will be used as scholarships for those students who aren’t able to fund the entire trip themselves.
• $1000 for before and after school homework help at Cleveland Elementary School
• $1000 for material, sweatshirts, and other sewing supplies for the Otter Outlet (the school store)
• $1000 for Kinderstart Preschool scholarships
• $1290 for iPods, camcorders, and accessories for Adams Elementary
• $1526.79 for materials for the Area Learning Center’s Forensic Science Class
• $1686 for a SMART Board, projector, and cables for the Speech-Language Department at McKinley Elementary School
• $1874.84 for a computerized math facts drill and assessment program called “Math Facts in a Flash” at Cleveland Elementary School
• $1960 for a projector and document cameras for the elementary schools
• $2599 for pneumatics equipment for engineering classes at the High School
• $2613 for two SMART Boards for the Secondary School

FYE 6/30/11

• $200 to purchase fresh vegetables for 7th Grade Family and Consumer Science Class presentations. The presentations will be given to 6th grade students and will include nutritional information and taste-testing.
• $258.84 for math workbooks for the Response to Intervention (RtI) Program. The RtI Program provides reading and math instruction to students who need additional support to succeed in the general education setting.
• $300 for gardening supplies (seeds, tools, and children’s books about gardening) for the Otter Garden
• $445.48 for the Otters Elementary Parent Teacher Organization to purchase a book for every elementary classroom and 2 books for every elementary library
• $500 to cover expenses for the Senior Recognition/Hall of Fame Banquet
• $520 for 2 welding helmets for the Vocational Department
• $529 for a recording microphone for the High School Band Department
• $568.47 for an iPad for the Special Education Department. The iPad will be used for reading, writing, math, and social skills instruction.
• $599 for an iPad which will be used in general music classes and band rehearsals
• $850 for a digital SLR camera for the Digital Photography II Class
• $875 for 5 user licenses and sensors for “Heartmath.” The “Heartmath” computer program is used to teach breathing exercises and self-monitoring to aide in the management of stress, anxiety, or attention concerns.
• $920 for 4 iPod Touches for the Kindergarten classes
• $920 for 4 iPod Touches for the 6th Grade classes
• $985 for eReaders and eBooks for an intervention program that was developed to meet the needs of students who are below grade level in reading and at-risk of not graduating with their classmates
• $1000 to help fund the summer reading program at the Public Library. The summer reading program will help students in Grades 1-11 develop, practice, and maintain their reading skills during the summer months.
• $1000 for scholarships for the Otter Preschool program for the 2011-2012 school year
• $1000 for “working inventory” (material, thread, needles, t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc…) for the Otter Outlet store
• $1214 for 2 document cameras for the Middle School Science Department. The cameras will be used to support the new science curriculum.
• $1250 for 5 iPod Touches for the 1st and 2nd grades at Adams Elementary. The iPod Touches will be used primarily to supplement the reading and math curriculum.
• $2000 to provide before and after school homework help at Cleveland Elementary
• $2000 for two laptop computers for the Kennedy Secondary School Counseling Department. The laptops will be used for career, college, course, and success planning.
• $2160 to provide transportation home for students participating in the “After School Adventures” Program. This program helps students who experience moderate difficulty in the general education setting with academic and/or friendship skills.

FYE 6/30/12

• $300 for supplies for the Otter Garden
• $331.70 for vision screening equipment for the School District
• $375 for 25 scientific calculators for the Area Learning Center’s Mathematics Department
• $360 for apps for 30 iPod Touches at Cleveland Elementary
• $400 for materials for a behavior management reward store for the Special Education Department at Cleveland Elementary
• $500 to cover expenses for the 9th Annual Hall of Fame/Senior Recognition Banquet
• $500 for parts to construct a “Super Mileage Vehicle”
• $600 for a document camera for a Special Education classroom at Kennedy Secondary School
• $683.24 for 8 digital cameras for the Prairie Science Classes at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center
• $700 for 3 iPod Touches for the 6th grade
• $900.99 for a wireless microphone unit for the Kennedy Secondary School Auditorium
• $1000 for Otter Preschool scholarships for the 2012-2013 school year
• $1225 for assessment software for the Kindergarten teachers
• $1330 for a document camera and projector for the library at Cleveland Elementary
• $1500 for before- and after-school homework help at Cleveland Elementary
• $1500 for 3 iPads for the Special Education Department at Cleveland Elementary
• $2290 for 10 iPod Touches at Cleveland Elementary
• $5404.30 for a new wheel balancer for the Automotive Program at Roosevelt Education Center

FYE 6/30/13

• $142.35 for chess sets for Kindergarteners
• $168.32 for an equalizer, CD player, and speakers for multicultural music classes
• $250 for costumes for the 3rd grade spring program at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center
• $300 for 12 scientific calculators for the Area Learning Center
• $499 for an iPad for the Orchestra Department
• $500 to cover expenses for the 10th Annual Hall of Fame/Senior Recognition Ceremony
• $500 for supplies for a positive behavior reward store for the Special Education Cooperative
• $609 for a document camera for a science classroom at Kennedy Secondary School
• $706 for an iPad, 2 digital recorders, and music software for the Band Department
• $930.35 for a wireless microphone unit for the Kennedy Secondary School Auditorium
• $1000 for reading curriculum and iPod Touches for the Response to Intervention Program (In Memory of Stacey Korby, Class of 2012)
• $1000 for Otter Preschool scholarships for the 2012-2013 school year
• $1000 for before- and after-school homework help at Cleveland Elementary School
• $1081.43 for archery equipment for the Lifetime Recreation and Wellness physical education class
• $1250 for supplies to convert an old, donated kiln into an outdoor Raku kiln for the Art Department
• $1350 for a speaker to come and talk to Kennedy Secondary School students about bullying and harassment
• $1374 for 6 iPod Touches for the 1st and 2nd grade classes at Adams Elementary School
• $1500 for a charging station/storage cart for iPads for the Kennedy Secondary School Social Studies Department
• $1600 for mounting projectors on the ceiling in the two computer labs at Cleveland Elementary School
• $2111.43 for a wire-feed welding machine for the Vocational Department
• $3800 for supplies for regular education elementary teachers ($100/teacher)

FYE 6/30/14

• $200 for art supplies for the Kennedy Secondary School Middle School Art Club
• $250 for 6 walkie-talkies for the Middle School noon supervisors/office staff
• $355.33 for 20 balance balls (to be used as chairs) for the Lakes Area Education Center
• $410 for the Activslate technology to be used in three 6th grade classrooms
• $414 for 24 sets of headphones for two 2nd grade classrooms
• $500 for incentive items for an EBD classroom at Roosevelt Education Center
• $500 for building materials for the FIRST Robotics Team
• $500 for expenses for the Senior Recognition/Hall of Fame Ceremony
• $637.50 for copper jewelry making supplies for the Kennedy Secondary School Art Department
• $710.91 for a water distiller boiler for the Kennedy Secondary School Science Department
• $757.85 for mufflers and repair manuals (to supplement 18 small engines) for the Industrial Technology Department
• $940.95 for 60 choir robes for the Kennedy Secondary School Choral Department
• $1000 for incentives for students enrolled with iQ Academy (the Fergus Falls School District’s online school)
• $1500 to replace old Dr. Suess books and buy new titles for the Cleveland Elementary School library
• $1700 for before- and after-school homework help at Cleveland Elementary School
• $2000 for Otter Preschool Scholarships
• $2243.95 for five iPad 2’s, cases, and apps for blind/visually impaired students
• $2368.67 for speech therapy “Theme Boxes” and corresponding libraries/manipulatives at McKinley Elementary School
• $2760 for “Listening Centers” with audio books for the Kindergarten Classes at McKinley Elementary School

FYE 6/30/15

• $159.96 for Bluetooth keyboards and cases for four visually impaired students who use iPads on a daily basis
• $200 for an online chemical inventory program for the Science Department at Kennedy Secondary School
• $464 for school-wide S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) challenges at Adams Elementary School
• $500 for expenses for the Senior Recognition/Hall of Fame Ceremony
• $500 for CO₂ Car Curriculum for the Engineering Design Course offered through the “Project Lead the Way” program
• $600 for snacks and incentives for the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group that will help students with emotion regulation
• $622.30 for eight age-appropriate chairs and two tables for the Speech Department at McKinley Elementary School
• $699.78 for an occupational therapy platform swing and Hokki stool that will be used as sensory tools at McKinley Elementary School to improve behavior and help with learning difficulties
• $700 for healthy food to be used as an instrumental tool in the Self-Contained EBD Classroom at the Roosevelt Education Center
• $740 for the 2015-2016 FIRST Lego League (two teams)
• $775 for 25 leather welding jackets for the Welding and Machining Program
• $1000 for Otter Preschool Scholarships
• $1440 for t-shirts for the middle school’s Most Valuable Otter program, which encourages increased academic achievement, positive behaviors, and leadership
• $1450 for a sound enhancement system for a second grade classroom at Adams Elementary School
• $1504 for a document camera, projector, projector mount, and wiring in a music classroom at Cleveland Elementary School
• $1620 for 15 LEGO DUPLO sets that will be used with the first grade science curriculum
• $3200 for 16 Chromebooks for the second grade classrooms at Adams Elementary School (2 Chromebooks/classroom)
• $12,600 for six sound enhancement systems for each 3^rd grade classroom at Cleveland Elementary School

FYE 6/30/16

• $200 for learning materials for the Early Childhood Special Education Program
• $214.80 for seat sacks for Mary Link’s Kindergarten Class at McKinley Elementary School
• $250 towards the purchase of the new Otter mascot costume
• $254 for replacement locks for the tool cabinets in the Small Engines Classroom
• $339.83 for a balance stool and two deep pressure vests for the Occupational Therapy Program at McKinley Elementary School
• $351.50 for quality toys that will be used to practice social skills and motivate appropriate and higher quality work completion for Special Education students at Adams Elementary School
• $390.12 for games, manipulatives and other learning materials for the Speech Department at McKinley Elementary School
• $420 for a SpellingCity premium membership for the 3^rd Grade Classes at Cleveland Elementary School
• $450 for a digital stock ticker for the Economics Classes at Kennedy Secondary School
• $500 to cover expenses for the Senior Recognition/Hall of Fame Ceremony
• $649 for two electronic balances for the Chemistry Classes at Kennedy Secondary School
• $650 for a cello storage rack for student cellos at Cleveland Elementary School
• $658.09 for a presentation remote, computer mice, and headphones with microphones for the English Classes at Kennedy Secondary School
• $799.90 for 10 pairs of hockey skates for the 7^th and 8^th grade Physical Education Classes
• $915.62 for a camera/projection system in the Music Classroom at Adams Elementary School
• $1000 for gym equipment at the Early Childhood Center
• $1023.52 for tripod dollies and boom microphone equipment for the Video Productions Class at Kennedy Secondary School
• $1224.54 for “Outdoor Classroom Toolboxes” (backpacks with science/exploring supplies) for the Kindergarten Classes at McKinley Elementary School
• $1469.18 for two toolboxes (tools included) for the Automotive Program
• $1705 for 50 Driver’s Education textbooks
• $2055 for Haas Control Training Simulators for the Modern Manufacturing Learning Lab
• $2899.95 for instruments and equipment for a second Music Classroom at Cleveland Elementary School
• $2900 for audio book sets on CD for all students at McKinley Elementary School
• $3144.92 for STEM resources (Texo, Artec Blocks, Superstructs and Wooden Simple Machines) for the 2^nd Grade Classes at Adams Elementary School
• $5731.15 for 60 pairs of binoculars for the Prairie Science Classes at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center

FYE 6/30/17

• $160 for a sign for the “Make A Difference” service-learning program
• $260 for 10 physical education uniforms for students in financial need
• $385 for a SpellingCity premium membership for the 3^rd Grade Classes at Cleveland Elementary School
• $425 for a Flinn Scientific Electronic Balance for the High School Science Department
• $500 for bowling fees and scholarships for the Adapted Bowling Team
• $712 for 30 yoga mats and 2 instructional DVDs for the Kindergarten and 1st Grade Classes at McKinley Elementary School
• $907.30 for a projection unit and document camera for a 2^nd Grade classroom at Adams Elementary School
• $964.55 for a Tower Garden (aeroponics gardening system) for a 2^nd Grade classroom at Adams Elementary School
• $1000 for an outdoor wheelchair for the Prairie Science Classes at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center
• $1079.92 for two programmable robots, two mini iPads and related accessories for the S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum at Adams Elementary School
• $1200 for an online Early Childhood Music Class through the MacPhail Music Center in Minneapolis
• $1247 for an iPad Pro for the Middle School and High School Band Programs
• $1260 for “Most Valuable Otter” t-shirts. M.V.O. recognizes students for increased academic achievement, positive behaviors and leadership.
• $2999.70 for 30 sets of Magna-Tiles that will be used to teach S.T.E.M. concepts at McKinley Elementary School
• $3614 for 40 graphing calculators that can be checked out through the Kennedy Secondary School Media Center
• $3959 for 20 heart monitors for the Area Learning Center’s Personal Wellness Class
• $4960 for 8 book bins for the library at Adams Elementary School
• $8430 for a Chromebook Cart for the Prairie Science Classes at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center

FYE 6/30/18

• $120 for a vacuum for Kennedy Secondary School special education students for work skill development
• $140 for a weighted blanket to help reduce anxiety in the Kennedy Secondary School nurse’s office
• $140 for two airbrush/compressor kits for the STEM Program
• $198.75 for 25 seat sacks for a kindergarten classroom
• $242.44 for two balances for the middle school science classes
• $250 for a document camera for an iQ Academy teacher
• $260 for 10 gym uniforms for students in financial need
• $324.75 for 25 noise cancelling headphones for AR reading time in a 3^rd grade classroom at Cleveland Elementary School
• $414 for the Lego Robotics League
• $442 for an electronic laboratory balance for the high school science department
• $449.25 for 25 balance balls for a kindergarten classroom (to be used in place of chairs)
• $500 for the Adapted Bowling Team
• $600 for 25-30 dial caliper measurement tools (accurate to 1/1000 of an inch!) for industrial technology classes
• $800 for parts for 3 “Supermileage” cars for the STEM Program
• $897.21 for STEM activities for all kindergartners
• $920 for an online early childhood music class
• $990 for an adapted swing for the Cleveland Elementary School playground
• $1047 for an iPad Pro, Apple pencil and keyboard for a high school English classroom
• $1185 for 15 pairs of ice skates for the 5^th-12^th grade physical education classes
• $1860 for six microscopes for the high school science department
• $2948 for a 6^th grade field trip to the State Capitol, Science Museum and History Museum
• $8400 for four sound shells for the Kennedy Secondary School auditorium
• $10,000 for a ChromeCart for the 6^th grade at Kennedy Secondary School
• $15,264 for six mini iPads for each first and second grade classroom at McKinley Elementary School and Adams Elementary School

FYE 6/30/19

• $169 for an iPad Pro keyboard for the Choir Department
• $445 for supplies for “out of the box” experiences for 7th and 8th grade science students
• $447 for an iPad for the Special Education Department at Adams Elementary School
• $518 for an iPad, case and Apple pencil for 7th grade language arts
• $528 for an iPad Pro and Apple pencil for high school language arts and the STEM Program
• $541.11 for a camera for the yearbook class
• $576.95 for an iPad, case, Apple pencil and stand for an iQ Academy teacher
• $839.88 for 12 wobble stools for a 5th grade classroom
• $861.28 for supplies and equipment for the after-school Adams STEAM Team
• $1095 for an alto saxophone for the Band Department
• $1106 for an iPad Pro, Apple pencil and Apple keyboard for high school language arts and yearbook production
• $1198.11 for an inclusive swing at Adams Elementary School
• $1529.27 for 5 whiteboard tables, 4 wobble cushions and a storage unit for a first grade classroom
• $2844 for 12 Chromebooks for a social studies classroom at the Area Learning Center
• $3530 for a strap bender for the Welding Program
• $3555 for 15 Chromebooks for a high school math classroom
• $7110 for 30 Chromebooks for 5 5th grade classrooms
• $8952.69 for 34 Chromebooks and a charging cart for a high school science classroom
• $10,081.64 for 5 interactive whiteboards for 5 5th grade classrooms
• $17,709 for 12 MacBook Pros (and dongles) for a portable computer lab at Kennedy Secondary School

FYE 6/30/20

• $239.96 for two classroom sets of Legos at Adams Elementary School
  
• $299.70 for 30 seat sacks for a 3rd grade classroom
  
• $327.06 for 6 stools (active seating) for a 3rd grade classroom
  
• $480 for 12 ukuleles for the music class at the Area Learning Center
  
• $482.08 for scoop chairs, wobble stools and wobble cushions (active seating) for a 2nd grade classroom
  
• $500 for a podium for the auditorium at Kennedy Secondary School
  
• $500 for parts for a Super Mileage Car
  
• $557.96 for sensory tools for a self-contained Emotional and Behavioral Disorder (EBD) classroom
  
• $617.25 for 15 snare drum pads for the Middle School Band Program
  
• $650 for two iPads and cases for one 3rd grade classroom
  
• $671.80 for 15 adjustable stools (active seating) at Kennedy Secondary School
  
• $675.88 for books for a 2nd grade classroom library
  
• $685 for owl pellets for the 4th grade Prairie Science Classes (PSC)
  
• $877.74 for phonics readers and books for a 1st grade classroom
  
• $1453 for audio/visual equipment for the Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Parent Education Program
  
• $1560 for 6 Chromebooks for the “English as a Second Language” (ESL) Program
  
• $1750 for choral dresses for the Choir Department
  
• $1905.96 for 6 iPads and cases for another 3rd grade classroom
  
• $2116.80 for five bass bars for the music classes at McKinley Elementary School
  
• $2207 for two trombones and instrument repair money for the Middle School Band Program
  
• $3120 for 6 iPads and four OSMO sets for a 1st grade classroom
  
• $3680 for 20 Chromebooks for the PSC students at Kennedy Secondary School
  
• $4078 for 20 Chromebooks for the Area Learning Center
  
• $6735.60 for coding and engineering materials for the Cleveland STEAM Team (an after-school program similar to what is being offered at Adams Elementary School)
  
• $7056 for 34 Chromebooks for high school science classes at Kennedy Secondary School
  
• $9179 for weight room upgrades at Kennedy Secondary School
  
• $9807.84 for 6 MacBook Pros for the Language Arts Department/Yearbook Staff
  
• $17,429 for 90 Chromebooks (3 mobile Chromebook labs) for Kennedy Secondary School
  
• $18,839.40 for 60 iPad minis and cases for the kindergarten classes at McKinley Elementary School (6/classroom)

FYE 6/30/21

• $74.15 for two books and three sets of noise-canceling headphones for the Middle School Counseling Office
• $225 for a 1-year single teacher license for the ESGI online assessment tool
• $300 for sensory activities/materials/supports for students in the speech/language program at Adams Elementary School
• $312 for math learning games, story prompt sticks and a set of King School Series books for a 1st grade classroom
• $354.70 for 30 seat sacks for a 2nd grade classroom
• $395 for distance learning materials, Legos and playsets for special education students at Adams Elementary School
• $401 for creative building sets for a 3rd grade classroom
• $441 for flexible seating for a 3rd grade classroom
• $500 for parts for two supermileage cars
• $670 for 5-gallon buckets and drumsticks (bucket drumming) for the 5th and 6th grade general music classes
• $825 for math and literacy learning games and center activities for a 2nd grade classroom
• $1,201.96 for two DSLR cameras for the yearbook class
• $1,655.82 for STEM materials for the Otter Preschool program
• $1,750 for Gizmos, an online science simulation program, for 7th and 8th grade science classes
• $2,500 for graphics for the school district’s food service delivery truck
• $4,020 for seating/risers for the music classroom at Adams Elementary School
• $5,000 to be put towards two outdoor basketball courts at Kennedy Secondary School
• $6,319.56 for protective sleeves for the student-issued Chromebooks
• $6,781.95 for a virtual reality kit for the 4th grade classrooms at Cleveland Elementary School

FYE 6/30/22

• $181.91 for a calming corner in the Kennedy Secondary School Counseling Office
• $400 for uniform tops for the nursing assistant program
• $599.92 for weighted compression vests for students with sensory processing challenges
• $650 for math games and manipulatives for a 2nd grade classroom at Adams Elementary School
• $700 for binoculars for the 4th grade Prairie Science Classes
• $778.88 for building materials (Magna-Tiles, Legos and Keva Blocks) for the 3rd grade classrooms at Cleveland Elementary School
• $787.07 for games and toys for the new special education classroom at Adams Elementary School
• $1,527.97 for a camera and lens for the Video Productions class at Kennedy Secondary School
• $1,750 for choir folders for the Choral Department
• $1,750 for a commissioned piece of music and a composer visit for the 8th Grade Band
• $1,755 for Driver’s Education textbooks and a laptop for Community Education
• $1,966.02 for graphics for the lunchroom at Lincoln School
• $2,059.60 for 20 Kindle Fire tablets and cases to run the DASH robots at Adams Elementary School
• $2,350 for Unity Day shirts for the staff and leadership team at Kennedy Secondary School
• $3,575 for outdoor equipment at Lincoln School
• $3,600 for 180 social/emotional picture books for Cleveland Elementary School
• $4,012.77 for three video screens for a technology classroom at Kennedy Secondary School

FYE 6/30/23

• $143.82 for headphones, splitters, a keyboard and a mouse for a 3rd grade classroom
• $256.21 for literacy games for the Title 1 program at Adams Elementary School
• $298 for an iPad cover with a keyboard and an Apple pencil for the Band Department 
• $323 for online reading subscriptions for the Resource Room at Adams Elementary School
• $325 for a “defined” calming space in a 3rd grade classroom 
• $392 for a 12” viola for the Orchestra Department
• $439.92 for 8 mini drones for the Vocational Program
• $534.63 for reading materials for a 2nd grade classroom
• $550 for books for a 4th grade classroom library
• $566.89 for number racks, and phonics and literacy materials for a 1st grade classroom
• $579.84 for books and storage for a 3rd grade classroom library
• $596 for 2 iPad covers with keyboards and Apple pencils for the Choir Department 
• $648.88 for adaptive seating options for students served by the Special Education Cooperative
• $665 for books for a 2nd grade classroom library
• $704 for 2 drum harnesses for the Band Department
• $873.91 for ice skates for physical education classes
• $1,000 for a drumset to be used by all music departments
• $1,200 for a Sphero indi educational robot class pack for STEAM education at Adams Elementary School
• $1,223.44 for fleece for a Middle School REACH Service Learning Project
• $1,366.13 for a Vaddio DocCam for a Family and Consumer Science classroom at Kennedy Secondary School
• $1,795.60 for 4 iPads, keyboards and Apple crayons for a 5th grade classroom
• $2,230.57 for 4 flipForm risers for the music classes at McKinley Elementary School
• $2,811.90 for decodable books for ALL classrooms at Adams Elementary School
• $2,848 for decodable books for ALL classrooms at McKinley Elementary School
• $4,000 for ski shoes for the Prairie Science Classes at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center
• $4,073.76 for new physical education curriculum and equipment at Lincoln School
• $6,410.20 for 10 “Remarkable 2” devices for the Special Education Cooperative

Grants given out to date: $633,102.50