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Kensington reports safety upgrades, STEM grant and state robotics finish
Summary
Board heard updates that safety equipment purchased with grant money has been installed, the district’s CoderZ robotics team placed second in the novice division at state level, and a $15,000 STEM grant continues to support the school’s lab.
Board members received updates on building safety, a recurring STEM grant and recent student achievements at the April 7 meeting.
The district’s safety and security committee — which meets with first responders and reviews emergency procedures — reported it reviewed door and lock updates and recent changes to emergency protocols. A board member said much of the security equipment funded by grant money was installed last month; the committee also received the annual fire‑safety report from the local fire chief for review.
Becky (principal; last name not specified) reported on curriculum and extracurricular highlights. She said Kensington’s CoderZ robotics team placed second in the state novice division and will advance to the championship round at the end of April. The school has received a recurring $15,000 grant that funds the STEM lab and robotics equipment; the principal credited that funding for enabling the district’s expanded hands‑on offerings. Students raised more than $2,600 through a Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser for the American Heart Association.
The principal also noted scheduling and transportation challenges: a bus was secured for the team’s upcoming competition at Pinkerton Academy (date noted in meeting), but the district continues to face occasional driver shortages that can affect field trips and planned student attendance at outside events.
Board members praised the SAU and school staff for how they handled a recent dismissal and communications during an emergent situation earlier in the week; they described the response as “seamless” and commended administrators and parents for flexibility.
No formal votes were taken on safety‑grant spending or the STEM grant at the April 7 meeting; the updates were reported for the board’s information and future planning.
