- Caesar Rodney School District
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News Release- February 5, 2021
Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club Makes $7,800 Donation to Caesar Rodney School District to Fund Wi-Fi Equipped Busses
During the current pandemic conditions, concerns and restrictions, the life of many students in the public school system can often be difficult and stressful. As a way to provide student support and encouragement for learning in a remote setting, the Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club recently donated $7,800 to the Caesar Rodney School District as funding to provide five Wi-Fi equipped “hot-spot” busses to be used in communities that often have difficulty securing or maintaining an internet connection.
Dr. Yasmith “Jazzy” Johnson, president of the Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club, stated, “The Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club is very excited to be presenting a check for $7,800 to the Caesar Rodney School District. We know the Wi-Fi equipped busses will support students who need the service the most. Our club members were responsive to this effort and stepped up to support the students. Our dedication to “Service Above Self” made it possible to accomplish our goal.”
The Rotary Club Board voted to provide funds for one bus, and Club members John Kirby and Steve Welde announced they would each fund one bus each, on their own. In true Rotary fashion, they successfully challenged fellow members to commit the funds to support the final two conversions – for a total of five. The Camden-Wyoming Rotary has a long history of supporting the CR School District. Each year they deliver dictionaries to third graders and provide multiple scholarships for graduating seniors.
Currently the CR District has 3,843 students as part of the Hybrid/In-Person learning model, and 4,143 students who take their studies in a full remote setting. To aid in remote computer usage the District has equipped its mobile Nutrition Bus with Wi-Fi capability, all school parking lots are Wi-Fi accessible and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #3 in Kitts Hummock has been outfitted as a hot-spot site, as well.
“It is a great feeling to know that members of the Caesar Rodney community are willing to support our students. Efforts like what the Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club have done to provide this needed service for student learning is proof of that. I am very thankful for their generosity,” explained Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, Superintendent.