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School board approves robotics and two Farm-to-School garden grants

Laconia School Board · October 10, 2025

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Summary

The board approved a $3,325 robotics/STEM grant for Laconia Middle School and two Farm-to-School garden grants (Pleasant Street and Woodland Heights, each about $5,985). Motions carried by voice vote.

The Laconia School Board approved three grant awards Oct. 7: a Middle School robotics/STEM grant for $3,325 and two Farm-to-School garden grants of about $5,985 each for Pleasant Street School and Woodland Heights School.

Staff said the $3,325 award funds the STEM class led by Mr. Press and that the grant supports in-school STEM curriculum rather than an after‑school program. The board unanimously approved the robotics grant on a motion by Jennifer, seconded by Karen.

Pleasant Street School received a Farm-to-School garden award of $5,984.95 and Woodland Heights received $5,985; staff said the grants were awarded based on free-and-reduced lunch numbers and that Elm Street did not apply. The Pleasant Street motion was moved by Karen and seconded by Nancy; the Woodland Heights motion was moved by Jen and seconded by Amber. All motions passed by voice vote.

Board members asked clarifying questions about how the funds would be used; staff said the grants will purchase equipment and supplies to establish and maintain growing beds at the respective schools.