Danville school leaders are launching an effort to build a new elementary playground and are asking for community help.
The district is forming an Elementary Playground Committee to plan and construct a safer, modern playground to replace the current equipment, which officials say is worn down and becoming a safety concern for students.
The committee is seeking volunteers, including parents and community members, especially those with experience in construction, installation, or dirt work. School officials say donated labor could significantly reduce costs and allow more funding to go toward playground equipment.
The project will be supported through fundraising in partnership with the Danville Community School District Foundation, a registered nonprofit. Donations will help expand the scope of the playground and may be tax deductible.
The first committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 18th at five p.m., and the public is invited to attend.
District officials emphasize the playground project will not affect local taxes, noting funds have been saved in capital projects accounts over the past four years to cover the investment.
More information and a volunteer sign-up form are available by reading the letter from the Danville CSD Foundation Board.