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Beatrice board hears plan for accessible preschool playground, seeks March approval
Summary
Administration proposed installing a new $182,000 ADA‑compliant preschool playground at the new school site, citing stronger warranty and accessibility benefits over moving existing equipment; funding packages discussed include IDEA funds, PTO donations, building budgets and a contribution from Blue Valley Community Action Head Start, leaving a district gap of roughly $20,000–$27,000.
The Board of Education of District 15 reviewed plans for a new, fully accessible preschool playground at the district’s new site and a proposed funding package to cover the roughly $182,000 cost.
Mr. Alexander (Speaker 4) told the board the district examined two options: moving current preschool equipment (estimated in the presentation at $150,000) or purchasing and installing new, ADA‑compliant equipment (estimated at $182,000). He said moving existing structures would void warranties and could compromise structural…
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