The Gun Lake Tribe has presented Hopkins Public Schools with a check for $93,040 for the purchase of computer technology for the advancement of student learning. At a check presentation Aug. 16, the tribe’s tribal council was joined by Hopkins school administrators who remarked on the benefits the gift will provide for the district.
“On behalf of the tribe, it is our pleasure to assist the students, families and faculty of Hopkins Public Schools by making a financial gift in the amount of $93,040,” said Scott Sprague, chairman of the tribe. “With this gift, we build upon a great relationship with the school district that has been established over generations.”
“On behalf of Hopkins Public Schools, we would like to thank the Gun Lake Tribe for their partnership and financial generosity,” said Hopkins Elementary Principal Scott VanBonn.
“With this gift, Hopkins Public Schools will be purchasing 10 iPads for every Kindergarten, first and second grade classroom, as well as three mobile carts of Chromebooks for our third, fourth and fifth grade students. This technology will help the students of Hopkins become better equipped to develop the necessary technology skills needed in today's highly technical society.”//
The tribe was represented by Chairman Scott Sprague; Vice Chairman Ed Pigeon and Secretary Jeff Martin, both graduates of Hopkins Schools, and tribal council members Bob Peters (Treasurer), Phyllis Davis, Jennie Heeren (Hopkins graduate), and Jody Palmer. Principals Scott VanBonn and Amy Mielke and school board member Ben Brenner represented the school.
The gift from the tribe to the schools is not required as part of the tribal-state compact agreement and local revenue sharing distribution; the school does not receive funds from the local revenue sharing board.
(left) At the check presentation are (left to right) Ben Brenner, Hopkins Schools school board member; Scott VanBonn, Hopkins Elementary principal; Amy Mielke, Sycamore Elementary principal; Jeff Martin, tribal council secretary; Chairman Scott Sprague; Bob Peters, tribal council treasurer; Ed Pigeon, vice chairman; and tribal council members Phyllis Davis, Jody Palmer and Jennie Heeren.
