Superintendent outlines playground grants, safety work and upcoming budget schedule; family support center wins United Way recognition

Superintendent (name not listed in the transcript) told the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District Board that the district will seek Niagara River Greenway host-community funds for playground replacements at three elementary schools and for a Cayuga Creek educational boardwalk, and provided updates on safety, budget planning and recent recognitions.

"Within the next calendar year, maybe calendar year and a half, because all this stuff has to go through the education department," the Superintendent said, describing the expected timeline for approvals and installation after Greenway approval. The board was told that Colonial Village, Eric Road and West Street elementary schools are slated for playground replacements funded primarily from Greenway host-community monies; Tuscaroras playground is expected to be funded directly…