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School committee approves Eagle Scout’s gaga pit for Reeves Elementary and accepts donation
Summary
The Woburn School Committee approved construction of a new gaga pit at Reeves Elementary after an Eagle Scout presented plans and fundraising intentions; the committee also voted to accept the pit as a donated project.
Mayek Somraj, a freshman at Woburn High School and a life scout with Troop 502, presented plans for an octagonal gaga pit at Reeves Elementary and said, “The interior measurements of the Gaga pit are going to be 20 feet wall to wall.” He described the proposed placement near the cafeteria doors and said he will raise funds with a GoFundMe page to pay for materials and enlist volunteers from his troop and the community to build the structure.
The committee asked questions about cost, volunteer support and outreach. A committee member suggested using school newsletters and PTO communications to help with fundraising and volunteer recruitment; the presenter accepted that suggestion and said he would speak with school staff about using those channels. After brief discussion, a committee member moved to approve the changes to the Reeves playground necessary to install the gaga pit; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
The committee then voted to accept the gaga pit donation from the Eagle Scout. The chair arranged a short recess so families could take photos. The presenter thanked the committee and several members praised his initiative and presentation.
The item concludes with two formal actions taken at the meeting: approval of the playground change to add the gaga pit and acceptance of the donated gaga pit. Both motions passed by voice vote.
Next steps: the presenter will continue local fundraising and coordinate logistics with school facilities and staff to schedule installation and volunteer labor.
