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Meeting Date:
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1/16/2025 - 6:30 PM
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PUBLIC HEARINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD
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Info
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Subject:
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7.2 Pirate Pride - Aspiring Entrepreneur Students
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Comprehensive School Improvement Plan:
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2024-2025 Academics Develop and enhance quality educational/instructional programs to improve overall and individual student academic performance. 2024-2025 Community (Students) Provide each student with a relevant education in a safe and caring environment. 2024-2025 Community (Parents & Members) Improve internal and external stakeholder communication, involvement, and partnership. 2024-2025 Community (Staff) Attract, retain, and develop a high quality staff. 2024-2025 Business Proactively and responsibly manage district growth, finances, and support services to improve student achievement.
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Enclosure
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Summary:
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During a ceremony on December 4, PCHS announced winners in the second year of PCHS's "Aspiring Entrepreneurs" program. Five finalists were recognized and two of these were awarded $10,000 each to propel their entrepreneurial aspirations forward. Congratulations to these PCHS seniors who have demonstrated outstanding qualities of innovation, philanthropy, and creativity in developing their respective businesses:
$1,250 Finalists:
Douggie Kloeppel – D&K Pet Care: A Platte City-based service dedicated to caring for pets when owners need support for their cherished companions.
Brett Mueller – BM3 Edits: Using sports marketing skills to promote PCHS athletes and provide affordable services to the Northland community.
Darrell Smith – GTI Training: A business focused on physical fitness training.
$10,000 Grand Prize Winners:
Spencer Johnson – Happy Disciples: Spencer supports charitable causes by selling meaningful products across the region, and inspiring others.
Charles Forrester – Venture Fragrances: A unique line of fragrances designed to appeal to all ages.
Their entrepreneurial dreams will now receive a substantial boost, thanks to the generous support of a local, private entrepreneur who has funded the PCHS Aspiring Entrepreneur Award for this second year. Most of these start-up businesses are in their first stages of development. You can visit/contact Happy Disciples at https://www.happydisciples.org, D&K Pet care at https://www.dandkpetcare.com, BM3 Edits at @bm3_edits on Instagram, and GTI Training via email at gtitraining2@gmail.com. You can find Venture Fragrances at local vendor fairs.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Danielle Nickell - Board Secretary
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Signed By:
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Dr. Jay Harris - Superintendent of Schools
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