Agenda Item
i. eSports Donation of $10,000 from Beta Psi Omega Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High School (Not to exceed $10,000)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief Communications Officer of the Division of Community Empowerment, Innovation, and Partnerships
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education accept the eSports donation on behalf of the Beta Psi Omega Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc, in the amount of $10,000 to support the eSports program at Martin Luther King Jr., High School for the 2024-2025 school year.
Why: Martin Luther King Jr., High School is requesting to accept the $10,0000 eSports donation on behalf of the Beta Psi Omega Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. This donation will help support the current eSports program at Martin Luther King Jr., High School for the 2024-2025 school year to further advance technology exposure and inspire students to explore careers in these fields, bridging the gap between gaming and future career opportunities in technology.
Details: eSports is donating $10,000 on behalf of the Beta Psi Omega Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., to support the current eSports program at Martin Luther King Jr., High School for the 2024-2025 school year to further advance technology exposure and inspire students to explore careers in these fields, bridging the gap between gaming and future career opportunities in technology.
Financial impact: No Financial Impact
Contact: Dr. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief Communications Officer of the Division of Community Empowerment, Innovation, and Partnerships, 678-676-0409
Effective: December 2024
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs