Resident urges board to support Lily grant for Wilbur Wright Birthplace Museum STEM visits
January 10, 2026 | South Madison Com Sch Corp, School Boards, Indiana
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Ken McNamara addressed the board during public comment to describe the Wilbur Wright Birthplace Museum and to ask for board support for a Lilly Foundation grant that would provide free student access and STEM programming.
McNamara said the Wright brothers exemplified applied STEM skills and that a grant-funded program would give fifth-grade students meaningful experience with a wind-tunnel replica and hands-on demonstrations. He asked the board to support the application and encouraged trustees to promote the educational value of the museum.
"They applied STEM before STEM was cool," McNamara said, arguing the museum has direct curricular value.
The board thanked McNamara for his remarks and Dr. Hall indicated the district would note the request as the grant process moves forward.
McNamara said the Wright brothers exemplified applied STEM skills and that a grant-funded program would give fifth-grade students meaningful experience with a wind-tunnel replica and hands-on demonstrations. He asked the board to support the application and encouraged trustees to promote the educational value of the museum.
"They applied STEM before STEM was cool," McNamara said, arguing the museum has direct curricular value.
The board thanked McNamara for his remarks and Dr. Hall indicated the district would note the request as the grant process moves forward.
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