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Community Board 2 outlines preliminary school capital and expense priorities ahead of fiscal‑year awards
Summary
The Community Board 2 Schools & Education Committee reviewed principals’ capital and expense requests — technology, playground and gymatorium projects, accessibility upgrades and a proposed new school — and said most awards will be announced this month, with the committee to revisit in September.
Patricia Lariat, chair of the Community Board 2 Schools & Education Committee, briefed members on preliminary capital and expense requests gathered from district principals ahead of the fiscal‑year 2026 award process.
“Most of that money will be awarded this month. So we won't know what got funded until September,” Lariat said as she introduced the committee’s outreach summary and the list of school requests.
Lariat reported principals’ recurring priorities: classroom and school‑level technology (including requests for laptops and upgraded smart boards), playground and outdoor projects, gymatorium renovations and air‑conditioning work for…
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