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Board approves submission of Head Start renovation grant for Draper Elementary

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Summary

The Rockingham County Board of Education voted to submit a Head Start grant application to renovate Draper Elementary. Board members were told the grant would fund building upgrades and that no local spending is requested at this time; details about classroom usage and future acceptance of funds will return to the board if the grant is awarded.

The Rockingham County Board of Education voted Jan. 13 to allow district staff to submit a Head Start grant application to renovate Draper Elementary and pursue required architectural and budget work.

Superintendent Dr. Stover said the district had received architectural specifications and a budget narrative and that staff sought the board’s approval to “further investigate and move on this request.”

Dr. Corcoran, who presented the project to the board, said the architectural review identified additional items not included in the original estimate — most notably an upgraded HVAC system, electrical panels, plumbing work, a grease…

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