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Pittsford robotics team asks board for program recognition, paid mentors and practice space
Summary
Students and mentors from the Pittsford robotics team described competitive successes, outlined mentor burnout and operating costs, and asked the Pittsford Central School District board to recognize robotics as a program and provide annual funding, at least two paid mentors, and access to larger practice space.
The Pittsford robotics team told the Pittsford Central School District Board of Education that the program has earned regional, national and international placements and now needs formal district support to remain sustainable.
A team representative said the program operates a pipeline from the FLL Explorer program at Thurnau through FLL Challenge and FTC, and that the program currently…
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