Diamond Vista gifts $85,000 to Hillsboro schools

After a longer than usual meeting, several actions were unanimously approved at the Hillsboro school board meeting on Jan. 13, including the acceptance of an $85,000 donation from the Enel Green Power Diamond Vista Wind Project. The gift will be placed in the gifts and grants fund line to allow more flexibility in using the funds said superintendent Max Heinrichs.

A representative from Prairie View mental health discussed options and ideas on providing social workers in the school. “This would allow us to make sure our students have someone to go to if needed,” said Heinrichs. “This is going to be a good partnering that we’re looking forward to.”

Activity accounts for student-led businesses — Blue Moon, KD Vinyl’s, Phire Designs, Wag’s N’ Whiskers, and Mr. Doth’s T-Shirt Business – were approved to handle finances these entrepreneurs will be raising to support their businesses.