Avon Grove School District (AGSD) has been awarded a $1 million Public School Facility Improvement Grant administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority through the Pennsylvania Department of Economic and Community Development (DCED) to modernize the HVAC systems at Penn London Elementary School, Avon Grove Intermediate School, and the District Administrative Office.The grant will fund comprehensive renovations to replace aging heating, ventilation, and air conditioning infrastructure with state-of-the-art systems designed to enhance indoor air quality and create optimal learning environments for students and staff.
“We are grateful to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for recognizing the importance of this project through their Public Safety Improvement Grant Program,” said Bonnie Wolff, Avon Grove School Board President. “This funding will help us create healthier, more comfortable learning spaces for our students while improving overall building safety and efficiency. It’s a perfect example of how state and local partnership can benefit our educational community.”
The new HVAC systems will deliver multiple benefits, including enhanced air filtration and ventilation capabilities, improved temperature control throughout the buildings, and reduced energy consumption and lower operational costs.
Dan Carsley, District Business Manager, highlighted the fiscal impact of the grant. “Securing this grant allows us to make these critical improvements without placing additional burden on taxpayers. The new systems will generate substantial operational savings through reduced energy consumption and maintenance costs, creating a win-win situation for both our students and our budget,” Carsley said.
The project is part of AGSD’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving its facilities while being responsible stewards of taxpayer resources. Work is expected to begin this summer and will be scheduled to minimize disruption to educational activities.
