Acceptance of Donations: Harper Tan Memorial Library Fund
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What this document actually says
This consent agenda item asks the school board to officially accept 32 donations totaling $17,121 that were given online between August 10 and August 31, 2026, all designated for the Harper Tan Memorial Library Fund at Reed Elementary School.
The Harper Tan Memorial Library Fund was established by the Tan family to honor Harper's memory. Donations will support author visits, new books, and improvements to library spaces and experiences that Harper loved as a Reed student. This is the second round of donations accepted by the board; the first round in August brought in $4,335, so the fund now totals $21,456.
All donations came through the district's online payment portal (Square). Amounts listed are before processing fees. The board will accept the donations with the understanding they will go toward the memorial library fund, though technically the district retains full control over how donated money is spent unless a gift comes with binding legal restrictions. Staff will send thank-you letters to all donors and IRS acknowledgment letters to those who gave $250 or more.
What this means for your family
For Reed families: These donations will directly benefit students by funding author visits, purchasing new library books, and improving library spaces at Reed Elementary. Students will have more opportunities to meet authors, access fresh reading materials, and enjoy an enhanced library environment in Harper's memory.
This is a routine procedural vote. The money has already been donated, the district staff has reviewed it, and the board is simply making it official so the funds can be deposited and used for their intended purpose.
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Candidate perspective
This is a beautiful example of our community coming together to honor a student's memory in a meaningful way. I'm grateful to the Tan family for channeling their loss into something that will enrich the reading and learning experiences of so many Reed students for years to come. The transparency in listing each donor and the care taken to ensure proper acknowledgment reflects well on our district's stewardship of community gifts. I'm proud to support this.
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