Board approves $219,916 Ready to Learn grant and routine financial reports

At its Jan. 15 meeting the Colonial School District board approved a modified Ready to Learn Block Grant for the 2025–26 school year in the amount of $219,916.

Board member Jeremy made the motion to approve the grant funds; the motion was seconded and carried with the standard "all in favor" call on the consent agenda. The finance committee earlier reported it met Jan. 12 to review the grant and year‑to‑date statements and to take an initial look at the fiscal year 2027 budget.

During consent the board also approved November and December 2025 financial reports, plus the November–December treasurer's report. The approvals were presented as items 4B–4M and the treasurer's report on the consent agenda and carried without recorded dissent.

The foundation reported separately that it has raised nearly $30,000 for the annual fund (including a $10,000 donation from First Trust Bank) and has awarded roughly $15,000 in teacher grants since the start of the school year.