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Board accepts two Perkins grants totaling $75,050 for Hewitt career-technical programs
Summary
The Laconia School Board unanimously accepted a $30,000 and a $45,050 Perkins/IRC reserve grant award for Hewitt career-technical certification programs; motions carried 7-0.
The Laconia School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to accept two competitive Perkins/IRC Reserve Grant awards for Hewitt career-technical programs: $30,000 and $45,050. Both motions passed by a 7-0 voice vote.
Board members praised the work of career-technical staff, including engineering teacher Ken Martin and the career-tech director, who the board said had secured multiple grants that bolster programming for students across sending districts. One board presenter said the district has secured roughly $200,000 in related competitive funding since starting this effort.
The grants were described as supporting certification programs and teaching supplies that expand career-technical opportunities for students. The board noted that, as a regional career-technical center, Hewitt’s programs serve students from sending schools; the awards will support program equipment, certification and related materials.
Motions to accept the two awards were made separately and carried by voice vote: the $30,000 Perkins award (approved 7-0) and the $45,050 IRC Reserve Grant award (approved 7-0). The district indicated the funds will be applied to program needs and that routine budget adjustments will reflect the awards.
Board discussion did not specify exact line-item allocations or timelines for spending; staff indicated the grants will help with teaching supplies and certification pathways. No objections were raised and the board advanced additional agenda items.
