Agenda Item
b. Donation Acceptance: $75,573.36 from Publix Super Market, Inc., to Support the Tools for Back-to-School Campaign Initiative
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Deborah Moore-Sanders, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Equity and Student Empowerment
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education accept the donation of $75,573.36 from Publix Super Market, Inc., to purchase supplies to support classrooms, students, and families in need.
Why: Publix has had the pleasure of supporting our Back-to-School Initiatives. Through the generosity of customers and associates, Publix raised funds from the Tools for Back-to-School Campaign to help provide school supplies for students and teachers.
Details: The Division of Equity and Student Empowerment will work collaboratively with the Department of Social Work Services, Parent and Family Engagement, and Regional Superintendents to identify students and schools that could benefit from additional school supplies. The funds will be used to support all 7 regions and will be utilized in an equitable manner.
A Summary Report will be provided to the District and to Publix detailing the number of students and classrooms that benefited from the donation.
Financial impact: There is no financial impact to the District. Publix is donating $75,573.36 to the District to support the Tools for Back-to-School Campaign Initiative.
Contact: Dr. Deborah Moore-Sanders, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Equity and Student Empowerment, 678.676.1200
Ms. Denise Revels, LCSW, Coordinator of Social Work Services, Division of Equity and Student Empowerment, 678.676.1200
Effective: Upon Board approval. The funds will be utilized within this calendar year.
Status: Approval by General Counsel is not required.