Mountain View Whisman School District
Agenda Item for Board Meeting of 1/24/2019
Agenda Category: CONSENT AGENDA
Agenda Item Title: Resolution 01-012419 All Inclusive Playground
Estimated Time:
Person Responsible: Robert Clark, Ed.D., Chief Business Officer
Background:
The County of Santa Clara has established an All-Inclusive Playground Grant Program (AIPG) in 2017 to provide grants to local cities, school districts, non-profits and/or other governmental entities interested in building All-Inclusive Playgrounds in their communities within Santa Clara County.
All-Inclusive Playgrounds are accessible not only to persons with physical disabilities, but will also provide recreational play for persons of all ages regardless of ability, such as the needs of people with autism spectrum disorder, sensory challenges, visual and auditory impairments, medically fragile individuals, and those with cognitive, communication, developmental, mobility, or other impairments.
Fiscal Implication:
The Mountain View Whisman School District has committed to matching the $351,799 grant amount.
Recommended Action:
That the Board of Trustees adopt Resolution No. 01-012419, Application for Funding from the County of Santa Clara All Inclusive Playground Grant Program.
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