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Staff say $5,000 merit award will fund sensory hallway at Clinton Elem
Summary
A staff member said the school received grant awards (noted in the transcript as from the Missoula Electric Co-op 'Bridal Future Fund') and a merit project award to create a sensory hallway for students with sensory needs; the hallway would lead to the extended resource room.
Kat, a staff member who led the grant work, told the board the Missoula Electric Co-op grants (referred to in the transcript as the "Bridal Future Fund") supplied $2,000 apiece for each school and that the merit project award — described in the meeting as a $5,000 award — could fund a sensory hallway for K–5 students.
Kat explained the sensory supports are intended for students with sensory needs: "we have some students with sensory needs, oftentimes with our autistic students where it can be very calming. It can help them with processing." She described the proposed location (the hallway leading to the extended resource room, possibly spilling into that room), noted Kaylee prepared the grant application and included supporting research, and said counselors and Tim would be involved in implementing the project. The board did not vote to allocate funds during the public session; Kat described planning and next steps.
