comes together for inclusive play

Sel Richard Staff writer

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District has just announced plans to fund renovations for an inclusive playground at Jackson Elementary School, but put new facilities for Peter Bertelsen Park on hold.

Jackson Elementary recently made significant strides toward funding the improvement of its playground and surrounding furnishings, a project anticipated to cost approximately $509,000. Principal Michele Williamson reported the PTO has committed $150,000 with the expectation of a further $50,000 for amenities in ensuing years. Rescue Union School District has committed 14 new accessible-designed benches/lunch tables, shade, $50,000 toward the playground and pledged $88,000 next year for additional playground shading.

With funding for the project still falling short by $250,000, the El Dorado County O ce of Education entered into discussions with the CSD seeking to supply the remaining amount equally.

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