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Richland Area Foundation gives classroom technology, reading and program grants to NRHEG schools
Summary
The Richland Area Foundation presented multiple grants to NRHEG School District on items ranging from interactive classroom displays and 1,015 decodable books to playground surfacing and preschool scholarships; the board thanked donors and recipients at its meeting.
The NRHEG School District board heard a series of presentations from representatives of the Richland Area Foundation on gifts and grants for classrooms and student programs. Foundation speakers described funds to replace aging interactive displays, new reading materials, playground surfacing and scholarships for preschool families.
A foundation member told the board that some interactive classroom displays are “16 years old” and that, with the foundation’s support, the district hopes to replace “up to 12” units to restore interactive capacity in elementary and high‑school classrooms. The presenter said the replacement project is “very much needed” to keep instructional technology current.
The board recorded several specific awards: $1,800 reported for a sportsman’s‑club project at the flight park; $5,032 to purchase decodable books to support early literacy (the presenter cited purchases including kindergarten through second‑grade sets and said about 1,015 books were ordered); $1,000 toward a playground surface project to add accessible rubber pads; $3,000 for Panther Preschool scholarships to help families afford preschool; a $2,142 grant to acquire a PKLA (core knowledge language arts) preschool curriculum; and $2,000 reported for Camp Panther supplies.
Kate Smithson, who identified herself as running the campaign for one after‑school program, said the Camp Panther funds will pay for activities and supplies and that summer and after‑school enrollment has been steady. “This money will help by supplies for activities,” she said.
Board members repeatedly thanked the foundation for the donations and noted the importance of private support while the district operates under tight financial constraints. The foundation presentations concluded with the board taking a group photo and moving on to the superintendent’s report.
The board did not take separate votes on the grants beyond accepting the presentations and expressing appreciation; donations were listed in the consent materials.
