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PRESENTATION - Mission: Bus Brigade, School Supply Drive - Amanda Tart, Assistant County Administrator and Dr. Diane Gullett, Marion County Superintendent of Schools (Approval and Presentation)
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Amanda Tart, Assistant County Administrator |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners continues its longstanding support of local education with this annual School Supply Drive. The County’s employees and the Constitutional Offices have shown their commitment to empowering students in our community for success by providing supplies to local children in need. The goal of this campaign is to make sure every student is prepared with the necessary resources to learn on the first day of school.
As in past years, all proceeds and donations received during this campaign will be given to the Marion County Public School’s (MCPS) Homeless and Needy Children’s Program for distribution to students through the various elementary, middle, and high schools.
As part of the County’s competition, the following awards will be presented to the winning departments:
• Design-A-Bus Contest:
o Most Unique Bus
o Most Realistic Bus
o Funniest Bus
• School Supply Drive Contest:
o 2024 Golden Ruler Award, presented to the department with the most points
o 2024 Division Champion Trophy, presented to the division with the most points
Additionally, Dr. Diane Gullett, Marion County Superintendent of Schools, will be present to address the Board and receive donations on behalf of the School Board. MCPS has arranged for a school bus to be parked outside and Commissioners will have the opportunity to place some of the donated supplies inside the bus.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve presentation of the awards and to present the Marion County School Board with the donation of received school supplies from this year’s School Supply Drive.
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