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District accepts Hearts Safe Schools grant to buy 69 AEDs for Title I schools
Summary
The board approved acceptance of a Hearts Safe Schools grant to purchase 69 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) totaling $143,382 to equip 27 Title I schools, with staff crediting Children's Mercy for partnership in meeting grant requirements.
The board voted to accept a Hearts Safe Schools grant that will fund 69 AED units at a total award of $143,382, intended to serve the district’s 27 Title I schools. Dr. Stout credited work by Lori Holly and district staff in coordinating with Children's Mercy to meet grant requirements and secure the award. The grant also supports implementation of components of the district’s emergency operations planning and state requirements cited by staff.
Board members expressed appreciation that grant funding offsets district costs for required safety equipment. The motion passed on a voice vote.
