(KNZA)-- A proposal to construct a greenhouse for the Sabetha FFA program advances.
Prairie Hills USD 113 Superintendent Todd Evans says the Board of Education Monday evening heard a presentation from Sabetha FFA Advisor Chris Bauerle for the construction of a 24-by-48 foot greenhouse on the north side of the Sabetha High School at an estimated cost of $43,200.
Bauerle said the greenhouse would provide cross-curricular advantages and benefits for the community. He noted that many other area schools have functioning greenhouses on site.
Bauerle said he currently has pledges of $10,000 from the Sabetha FFA Alumni and another $10,000 from the Sabetha High School FFA Chapter for the project. Bauerle requested permission to apply for a $25,000 grant from Monstano and several other smaller grants for the project. In addition, he asked the district to pay the utility costs for the greenhouse, estimated at $2,000 annually.
The Board gave Bauerle approval to proceed with the grant applications.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Holton man killed in Jackson Co crash
Morrill pair arrested on drug, child endangerment charges
Cold case investigation leads to Holton warrant
Effingham owner regains truck following theft, arrest
Horton City Clerk's resignation accepted Monday
Local residents avoid injury in chain reaction crash
90 mph+ downburst winds blamed for Thursday damage
Wamego man sentenced in second fentanyl-related death
Mayetta pair arrested on meth, child endangerment charges
Stolen trailer, 4-wheeler, recovered in Atchison
Winchester native named as Amberwell CEO
Juveniles face charges following Atchison break-in
Atchison Co's Oswald named honorary bailiff for KS Court
Two arrested following Friday Jackson Co traffic stop
McLouth man injured in Monday wreck
Former Kickapoo Tribal chairman arrested
No injuries in early Sunday morning house fire in Falls City
Senator Slama on tax relief efforts
LATEST STORIES
Holton property search concludes with arrest
Former Kickapoo Tribal chairman arrested
Atchison company earns energy grant; upgrades planned
Winchester native named as Amberwell CEO
April is Alcohol Awareness Month in Nebraska
MoDOT to discuss Holt County bridge projects
Sheriff's Office to take part in drug take back event
Council hears report from golf course