Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools has been awarded a $29,827 Ohio School Bus Safety Grant to support safer transportation for students. The grant is part of a statewide effort to help districts improve school bus safety through updated equipment and technology.
The funding will allow the district to make targeted safety upgrades to its bus fleet and aligns with the district’s focus on student well being and strategic use of resources.
“This grant helps us strengthen the safety systems already in place on our buses,” said Mike Morgan, District Transportation Supervisor. “Every improvement we make supports our drivers and protects the students they care for every day.”
Superintendent Jennifer Penczarski shared that safety is a shared priority across the district. “Student well-being extends beyond our classrooms,” she said. “Securing this grant funding allows us to make important upgrades while being thoughtful stewards of district resources.”
Behind the scenes, district operations and planning played a key role in securing the award.
“This investment reflects the careful planning that happens behind the scenes to support student safety,” said Chris Woofter, Director of Operations and Strategic Resourcing. “Using grant funding allows us to make targeted upgrades to our transportation systems while maintaining efficient operations and long term sustainability.”
Dr. Penczarski also recognized the staff effort involved in the application process. “This award reflects the expertise and dedication of our staff,” she said. “Their thoughtful planning and careful attention to the application process helped position our district for success and ensured we could secure funding that directly supports student safety.”
Chagrin Falls Schools was one of 371 districts statewide to receive funding through the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program.
