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Jenkintown School District races to secure funds for Legacy Park playground as design seeks approval
Summary
At a 2026 work session, the Jenkintown School District reviewed the Legacy Park playground design and heard from the steering committee that the project is close to its funding target but may require removing features if donations fall short; the board plans a vote at its next business meeting.
At a 2026 work session, the school board of the Jenkintown School District heard a detailed presentation on the Legacy Park playground design and an extended update from the volunteer steering committee about an urgent final fundraising push.
The superintendent introduced the design and said staff hopes to present the plan for board approval at the next business meeting to allow bidding to begin. A Legacy Park steering committee member said the design reflects current projected funds but warned that "there may need to be things removed" if donors do not meet the target.
The steering committee described multiple fundraising efforts, including a "goodbye…
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