The superintendent announced the district received grant funding through the state, supported by Senator Dinman, for Kennedy and Roosevelt school playgrounds.

"We were fortunate to receive some grant funding through the state with the support of Senator, Dinman in the amount of $83,000 to be split between the 2 schools," the superintendent said. She told the board the district is working with building administrators to order playground sets appropriate for each installation site.

The superintendent said the total cost of each set with installation is "approximately $120,000 per building" and that the difference between the grant and total cost will be paid from district funds. She also noted parent-teacher organizations at both schools have been raising additional money for extra playground pieces that may be added later.

No board vote on the playground equipment was recorded during the meeting; the superintendent presented the grant award and the district's plan to purchase and install equipment with the stated budget allocation.