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Board to consider $85,000 local‑recreation grant and larger playground purchase for Village School courtyard
Summary
Board members discussed a plan to use an $85,000 local recreation grant together with PSA donations and preschool enterprise funds to replace a deteriorated courtyard play area at Village School; a separate purchase estimate for playground equipment and rubber surfacing was discussed and a paving resolution will be posted for later approval.
Board members described a multi‑source funding plan to replace the Village School courtyard play area, which is currently closed because of safety concerns.
Board members said the district will seek to accept an $85,000 local recreation grant and supplement it with funds raised by the Village School PSA and money from the preschool enterprise program. Those funds would be used to install new playground equipment and an accessible rubber surface appropriate for preschool students who currently lack a playground that meets their needs.
During discussion a board member said the listed purchase amount for playground equipment, installation and rubber safety surfacing is $135,508 (documented on the agenda under a related line item). The board member explained that the $85,000 grant plus PSA fundraising and preschool enterprise funds would be used to cover that cost. A separate paving resolution for adjacent courtyard paving — outside the rubber play surface and intended to provide additional usable outdoor space for students — was discussed; the board member said the district will bring a resolution and purchasing documentation for that paving once purchasing compliance has been confirmed.
Amanda Lavalier was cited as participating in the equipment‑design selection to ensure the new playground is inclusive for students with special needs. Several staff and parent‑group volunteers were thanked by board members for helping secure the grant and supporting design work.
No formal vote to accept the grant or award contracts occurred during the meeting; board members indicated the acceptance of the local recreation grant and purchase contracts will be on an upcoming public agenda for formal action and that the paving resolution will be posted when procurement details are finalized.
Board members emphasized safety as the primary driver for the project; one member said the existing rubber surface is “in disarray and is closed down and students cannot use it at this time.”
