One local elected official is reaching out to help a handful of schools in Jackson Heights and Elmhurst continue to shine.
Councilman Daniel Dromm, who is the chair of the City Council’s education committee, announced on Monday that he has allocated a total of $2.4 million for schools in his district for the upcoming fiscal year.
The money will go toward improvements including security camera installations, electrical wiring replacements, audio/visual system enhancement, library upgrades, and repairs to school PA systems and playgrounds.
“Securing this historic increase in funding was a top priority for me,” said Dromm, who is a former New York City public school teacher for 25 years. “Our kids get one chance at a quality education. I’m doing everything I can to support our public schools. These funds will ensure that our children have access to safe schools and the updated technology they need to be successful.”
The schools that have received a portion of the funding include Public Schools 7, 13, 23, 69, 89, 102, 148, 149, 211, 212, 255 and 280; Intermediate Schools 230, 145, and 5; Pan American International High School, John F. Kennedy Jr. High School, Newtown High School, and the International High School for Health Sciences.
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