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Blackford County Schools Approve $527,493.50 in Claims

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Blackford County Schools Approve $527,493.50 in Claims
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From the Blackford County Schools Board meeting on October 27, 2026

Blackford County Schools' board unanimously approved $527,493.50 in district claims and accepted eight donations October 27 as part of its consent agenda.

The Bruin Bites food pantry received $30 from Kathy Kellogg and a separate $220 donation. Another donation supported FFA. Glancy Funeral Home gave $100 for a fifth-grade field trip.

Three gifts supported high school girls basketball: $200 from Garrett Insurance Services, $75 from Jarrett and Heather Gephardt, and $894 from Alex and Kaitlyn Ort. Best-One Fleet Services of Gas City donated $500 for tech team support.

The consent agenda also included the September 15 meeting minutes and professional-development requests. The board approved the package after additions to the personnel list.

Source: YouTube transcript — Blackford County - Schools Board Meeting - October 27, 2026

Some information may be inaccurate due to video audio quality.

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