Board approves elementary drone‑kit purchase to expand STEAM programming

Oct 13, 2026

The board discussed and supported a $2,157.56 purchase of Ready, Set, Drone kits for grades 4–5 to teach building and flight basics and to create hands‑on STEAM experiences, with plans to link to high‑school certification paths.

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The Brownsville Area School District presented a $2,157.56 purchase of Ready, Set, Drone kits for use in elementary STEAM classes for grades 4 and 5. A staff presenter described how students will build kits, learn to fly small drones and collaborate in teams; Miss Swartz/Schwartz is slated to lead the classroom implementation and staff described possible parent‑night demonstrations and a progression to high‑school certification.

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