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Foundation Raising Funds for School District 51

by KREX News Room
by Danielle Kreutter

Story Created: Oct 16, 2012 at 10:18 PM MDT

Story Updated: Oct 17, 2012 at 9:45 AM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- The District 51 Foundation gave a presentation at Tuesday night's Board of Education meeting to give an update on the efforts being made.

The District 51 Foundation is a nonprofit created to help raise additional funds for the school district.

Since the foundation started in 2010, it has created a board composed primarily of community members and district officials who have looked into how they can help the district.

"There are a lot of people who want to support the school district, and we've got a lot of needs and we've had a lot of cuts in the school, so we think the foundation can maybe help make up some of that difference," said Roy Blythe, president of the District 51 Foundation.

Currently, the foundation's priority is to combine the need for reading and technology.

So far, 18 local companies have gotten on board, and they have raised $36,000 toward the project.

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WTF said on Wednesday, Oct 17 at 9:00 AM

How about supporting Amendment 64! You want money, it's right in front of you to the tune of $40 Million annually! To cut your nose off to spite your face is not helping your district 51. Don't fall into the trap of it will hurt the kids, by not supporting 64 you are hurting the kids and there educational future! Why can't you folks read and do simple research, good god is this the land time forgot! WTF UP...........

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