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Board approves Safe Routes grant to buy adaptive tricycles for students with disabilities
Summary
The board unanimously passed a resolution accepting a Safe Routes to School grant of about $19,400 to purchase multiple styles of adaptive tricycles and equipment for students with mobility and adaptive needs.
The Red Wing Public School District board approved a resolution to accept a Safe Routes to School grant covering about $19,400 to expand adaptive bicycle equipment for students, including three styles of adaptive tricycles and a suite of accessories intended to make the program accessible to a wider range of students.
Sarah, identified in the meeting as a representative of Safe Routes to School and Goodhue County, described the grant and said it would fund three different adaptive tricycle styles and a fleet expansion so students with disabilities could participate alongside their peers. Superintendent Bob Joshick said the grant application was written with help from Safe Routes and that the award specifically funds adaptive bikes and the gear needed to operate them.
Board member Theresa moved to approve the resolution; Gail Anderson seconded. The board took a roll-call vote that was recorded in the transcript; members voted aye and the resolution passed.
The award was described as covering eight different adaptive bikes across three styles and the accessories needed to configure them for a range of sizes, including adult- and child-sized configurations. Administrators said the equipment would allow students with mobility or neurodevelopmental disabilities to take part in the district's bike and adaptive-physical-activity programs.
