Nov 22, 2017 2 min read

State Reps. Jason Ortitay, R-South Fayette, and Bud Cook, R-West Pike Run, recently announced several Safe Schools Grants have been awarded to districts in the 46th and 49th legislative districts. Approximately $220,000 was awarded in the 46th, and about $104,500 in the 49th. Receiving grants are:

• Canon-McMillan School District – Safe Schools Equipment Grant – $19,204
• Intermediate Unit 1, which serves Fayette, Greene and Washington counties – Safe Schools Equipment Grant – $20,000
• West Allegheny School District – Safe Schools Equipment Grant – $19,942
• • Western Area Career and Technical Center – Safe Schools Equipment Grant – $19,500
• Burgettstown Area School District – Safe Schools School Police/Resource Officer Grant – $40,000
• North Strabane Township Police Department, on behalf of the Canon-McMillan School District – Safe Schools School Police/Resource Officer Grant – $60,000
• Trinity Area School District – Safe Schools School Police/Resource Officer Grant – $40,000
• Charleroi School District – Safe Schools School Police/Resource Officer Grant; Safe Schools Equipment Grant – $45,753; $20,000
• Mon Valley Career and Technical Center – Safe Schools School Police/Resource Officer Grant – $18,799

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Safe Schools Equipment Grants assist schools in reducing unnecessary student disciplinary actions and promote a climate of greater productivity, safety and learning. In addition, the funding assists schools in procuring the resources and training necessary to create a physical environment that fosters the safety and well-being of students and staff. Safe Schools School Police/Resource Officer Grants allow for the training and compensation of school resource officers and school police officers. This grant lasts for a two-year term.