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Board accepts hydroponics grant, other education grants and a donation; public voices support project
Summary
The board accepted an NJ STEM mini-grant ($500), three ATEF grants totaling $1,294.36 for a hydroponics garden and trips, and a $125 donation from the Milford VFW; a public commenter spoke in favor of the hydroponic garden.
The Alexandria Township Board accepted several grants and a small donation as part of its consent agenda. The NJ STEM Mini-Grant of $500 was approved to support ATS Maker's Day; the Alexandria Township Education Foundation (ATEF) grants accepted include $919.36 for an ATS Hydroponics Garden, $400 for a PK3 & PK4 trip to Lehigh Valley Zoo, and $975 for a Grade 7 Blue Mountain trip; the minutes record the three ATEF grants and the NJ STEM award. The board also accepted a $125 donation to the ATS library from the Milford VFW.
Public input was reopened at 9:09 PM and Mr. Larkowski "spoke in favor of the hydroponic garden." The minutes show the public input period closed at 9:10 PM. The hydroponics grant and public comment indicate community support for hands-on STEM activities at the school.
