• From: Ahmed Ismail <ismaila@gpschools.org>
    Date: Thu, Dec 8, 2022 at 2:33 PM
    Subject: Re: Possible Foundation Funding for GPN Clinic Construction
    To: Bill Vogel <bill@vogelholdings.com>
    Cc: Amanda Matheson <mathesa@gpschools.org>, DeanM@gpschools.org <DeanM@gpschools.org>, schoolboard@gpschools.org <schoolboard@gpschools.org>


    Hello, Bill,

    Thank you so much fir sharing your research on this issue with us.

    Best wishes,

    Ahmed

    On Thu, Dec 8, 2022 at 1:59 PM Bill Vogel <bill@vogelholdings.com> wrote:
    Dr. Dean and School Board ~

    While my fervent objection to the AHC at GPN hasn't been kept a secret (ha!), I have said numerous times that it is solely due to the use of Sinking Fund dollars for its construction.
     
    It is in that spirit that I bring you, in good faith, an opportunity. According to the September 26, 2022 meeting minutes of the Westland School Board (who is also pursuing a AHC site at John Glen High School), the Beaumont Foundation provided a grant of $200,000 to help offset construction costs.
     
    Can the District request and pursue a similar grant from Beaumont post haste? It seems like it would be a straightforward ask, since they are the primary grantee and provider for this clinic.
     
    Perhaps it could also be used as seed money to pursue additional grant monies from other local foundations, especially given the elevated profile this project now has in the community?

    LINK TO MEETING MINUTES
     
    Here is a screenshot of that portion of the minutes in case you aren't able to find the mention in the Superintendent's Report:
     

    Thank you for your time.

     


    Bill Vogel
    Mobile (& text): (313) 977-0055
    Email: bill@vogelholdings.com

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    Ahmed Ismail, Trustee
    Grosse Pointe Public School System
    313-343-9060

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