State Senator Cam Ward presented West Blocton Elementary Principal Karen Hubbard with a grant for $25,000 on Friday, November 19th. The money will be used in upgrading the school’s aging computer system. The grant was announced with students and faculty at the school computer lab on Friday morning.
Mrs. Hubbard applied for the grant through Senator Ward’s office in September. She stated that “Cam obviously has a special place in his heart for our school and we really appreciate his support over the years.”
Senator Ward secured the grant after working closely with the Office of Governor Bob Riley, Mrs. Hubbard and other faculty members at West Blocton Elementary. Mrs. Hubbard has actively sought additional outside funding for the school recently due to the state and local budget cuts in education due to the economy.
“The faculty, staff and parents of West Blocton Elementary have consistently demonstrated their support for providing the best education possible to their kids. I am glad to have had the opportunity to work with them to continue this effort,” said Senator Ward.
The Alabama Public School and College Authority approved the grant in October, at the request of Senator Ward.
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