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Rockport staff outline competitive grants, a legislative roof grant and an anonymous STEM donor
Summary
Staff described entitlement and competitive grants (Project Lead the Way, ST Math), an earmarked legislative grant for roof design/replacement credited to Senator Tarr, and an anonymous multi‑year donation for STEM and AI initiatives.
District staff reviewed revenue from entitlement (federal) grants, competitive grants and private donations that support programming outside the town appropriation. Project Lead the Way was presented as a three‑year high school expansion grant; ST Math carries three‑year support from a foundation with the district paying a $3,500 annual fee and the foundation covering additional costs.
Staff also described a legislative earmark that helped cover the middle/high school roof design and replacement — staff credited Senator Tarr with putting the request on the docket — and an anonymous donor who has signed an intent to give multi‑year support for STEM and AI initiatives at both buildings. Staff said donors have been flexible about how money is used within agreed parameters and that the district will continue to seek sustainable funding after the grant periods end.
