PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT NEEDED!

 by Superintendent Robert "Bob" Lewandowski 

 BACKGROUND HISTORY: Two years ago the Playground Equipment Team efforts were stalled by lack of resources and grant follow up to make their work a reality. Today, there is a greater need and urgency than every before with larger class sizes and small classrooms as well deteriorating equipment to provide adequate equipment for our children to exercise and play. The District Office is determined to seek and find grant opportunities that will make our efforts a reality. The BOARD has made a financial commitment for individual efforts: in coordination with the Board, an individual(s) writing an awarded grant will be paid 7% of the awarded grant for playground equipment (see me for details). 

With the recent addition of additional personnel to the District Office, we too will make every effort to write and receive the needed grants.. NOW IS THE TIME!

MOVING FORWARD: The Playground Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 1,  2013 at 3:30 PM on the Stage in the Multi-Purpose room to review grant possibilities and vendors. I am inviting parents, teachers and the community to join us. I believe it will take approximately $160,000 to provide the needed playground equipment at both the lower elementary and upper elementary playground. I hope this effort will be embraced community-wide. Our success in these matters is of great importance as the playing areas for our youth are very limited in St. Ignatius. Let's kindle an enthusiasm that will lead us to this goal. 

FIRST STEP: Attend the meeting and keep an open mind to all possibilities. 

Here is the AGENDA:

1. Affirmation of Playground Committee
2. Review of the past efforts to present
3. Research and Direction Setting
1. Available Grants 
2. Board & Administrative Approval Process of Grants
4. Other

See everyone on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 3:30 PM.

Bob.