KDM student council reports fundraising and community service efforts at Great Valley meeting
February 22, 2025 | Great Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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The Great Valley School District Board Meeting on February 18, 2025, showcased the impressive community engagement of students and highlighted key educational updates that could significantly impact local families.
During the meeting, members of the Katie Markley Elementary School (KDM) Student Council presented a report detailing their recent community service initiatives. Fourth graders Shria Aduri, Adi Agonogunfala, Camden Hall, and Rachini Lanka shared their efforts to support the local People's Pantry, including raising over $200 through snack sales and collecting more than 270 personal care items. Their commitment to service extended to creating Valentine's cards for veterans and organizing a pencil gram fundraiser to benefit the East Whiteland Fire Company. These activities not only fostered a sense of community but also provided students with valuable lessons in empathy and civic responsibility.
In addition to the student council's report, the meeting included updates on high school activities, including the upcoming Mr. Great Valley event, which raises funds for scholarships. The board also celebrated the achievements of Ms. Lutz, an English teacher recognized for her excellence in teaching, and provided a recap of winter sports successes.
On a broader scale, the meeting addressed significant legislative updates that could affect funding and educational standards in the district. The Pennsylvania House Education Committee has been restructured, with two representatives from Chester County, which may enhance local advocacy efforts. Notably, Governor Shapiro's proposed budget includes a $75 million increase in basic education funding and reforms aimed at reducing costs associated with cyber charter schools, potentially easing financial pressures on the district.
The board also discussed the implications of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow funding to follow students to their chosen schools, a move that could reshape educational funding dynamics in Pennsylvania.
As the Great Valley School District continues to navigate these developments, the commitment of its students and educators to community service and academic excellence remains a cornerstone of its mission, promising a positive impact on the lives of local families. The next steps will involve monitoring legislative changes and preparing for upcoming school events that further engage the community.
During the meeting, members of the Katie Markley Elementary School (KDM) Student Council presented a report detailing their recent community service initiatives. Fourth graders Shria Aduri, Adi Agonogunfala, Camden Hall, and Rachini Lanka shared their efforts to support the local People's Pantry, including raising over $200 through snack sales and collecting more than 270 personal care items. Their commitment to service extended to creating Valentine's cards for veterans and organizing a pencil gram fundraiser to benefit the East Whiteland Fire Company. These activities not only fostered a sense of community but also provided students with valuable lessons in empathy and civic responsibility.
In addition to the student council's report, the meeting included updates on high school activities, including the upcoming Mr. Great Valley event, which raises funds for scholarships. The board also celebrated the achievements of Ms. Lutz, an English teacher recognized for her excellence in teaching, and provided a recap of winter sports successes.
On a broader scale, the meeting addressed significant legislative updates that could affect funding and educational standards in the district. The Pennsylvania House Education Committee has been restructured, with two representatives from Chester County, which may enhance local advocacy efforts. Notably, Governor Shapiro's proposed budget includes a $75 million increase in basic education funding and reforms aimed at reducing costs associated with cyber charter schools, potentially easing financial pressures on the district.
The board also discussed the implications of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow funding to follow students to their chosen schools, a move that could reshape educational funding dynamics in Pennsylvania.
As the Great Valley School District continues to navigate these developments, the commitment of its students and educators to community service and academic excellence remains a cornerstone of its mission, promising a positive impact on the lives of local families. The next steps will involve monitoring legislative changes and preparing for upcoming school events that further engage the community.
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