Committee OKs Parker-Damon Playground Planning

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What happened

The committee authorized planning and fundraising for a playground upgrade at Parker-Damon Building, the district's only school playground not yet renovated, with a $200,000 community preservation grant application planned for mid-November. The committee heard from high school leadership that the school must eliminate nearly all free periods by July 13, 2027 to comply with a state 990-hour instructional-time requirement. The district asked the state for a phased three-year rollout and estimates the scheduling fix could cost nothing to $1 million in new staffing.

Key decisions

• ● Authorize playground planning and upgrades. The committee voted unanimously to authorize the district to proceed with planning upgrades to the Parker-Damon Building Playground, including community engagement and design development, and to solicit donations and pursue grants to support the project. The district will apply for a $200,000 Acton Community Preservation Act grant by mid-November. (Vote Unanimous). Read case details

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