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State grant will fund $83,000 to Kennedy and Roosevelt playgrounds; district to cover remaining costs
Summary
Superintendent said the district received an $83,000 state grant, to be split between Kennedy and Roosevelt schools. Each full playground set with installation will cost about $120,000, and the district will provide the offset with district funds.
The superintendent announced the district received grant funding through the state, supported by Senator Dinman, for Kennedy and Roosevelt school playgrounds.
"We were fortunate to receive some grant funding through the state with the support of Senator, Dinman in the amount of $83,000 to be split between the 2 schools," the superintendent said. She told the board the district is working with building administrators to order playground sets appropriate for each installation site.
The superintendent said the total cost of each set with installation is "approximately $120,000 per building" and that the difference between the grant and total cost will be paid from district funds. She also noted parent-teacher organizations at both schools have been raising additional money for extra playground pieces that may be added later.
No board vote on the playground equipment was recorded during the meeting; the superintendent presented the grant award and the district's plan to purchase and install equipment with the stated budget allocation.
