There are numerous requests made for Governor's Contingency Fund grants and we are thankful he approved our project. It was desperately needed. A parent of three school-age children herself, Delegate Smith said ensuring safe schools is a paramount concern of legislators. This not only includes providing adequate security and disciplinary measures for violent and disruptive students, but also ensuring that the school facilities, themselves, are safe. Delegate Smith said the Legislature has previously adopted a measure that improves the air quality in school buildings.
Parents deserve to know that their children are learning in a safe environment.
Delegate Smith said the idea for the grant originated when Lakeside parent Mike Kruse first discussed the need with her at a midget league football game last fall. Delegate Smith also commended the teamwork of Lakeside Principal Mike Mullens, the school's PTO committee and numerous parent volunteers for their respective roles. During a ceremony at the Capitol in March Principal Mullens, Kruse and fellow Lakeside parent Stephanie Roush participated in a grant-awarding ceremony with Governor Underwood, Delegate Smith, Delegate Hall and other local officials.