Agenda Item
ii. Donation Acceptance for the Establishment of a Legacy Garden at Lakeside High School (Not to exceed $48,000)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Yolanda Williamson, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education accept the donation of $48,000 from the Lakeside Foundation as a one-time donation per Board Policy DFK “Gifts and Bequests Guidelines” to re-establish the existing garden space in front of the gymnasium as a Legacy Garden at Lakeside High School.
Why: To allow the Lakeside Foundation to improve the existing garden space in front of the gymnasium as a Legacy Garden at Lakeside High School.
Details: The Lakeside Foundation seeks to re-establish the existing garden space in front of the gymnasium as a Legacy Garden at Lakeside High School. The Legacy Garden will be used to allow students, staff, the community, and alumni to honor past and present Lakeside High School alumni. The project is expected to be complete in the first half of 2025.
Financial impact: The value of the donation is $48,000 and will be provided by the Lakeside Foundation.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Mr. Keith Ball, Executive Director of Capital Improvement and Facilities Maintenance, Division of Operations, 404.234.6985
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by Legal