1. MONROVIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PLAN
This past summer the community advisors asked me to help put together a detailed plan for the playgrounds at MES.
By detailed plan we need quotes, lead times, installation plans, and schedule/timelines.
What I’m about to share with you is an update on our progress, we are still seeking funding for several of these projects.
We need to complete this detailed plan before Oct, so that we can put in requests for funding.
Introduce playground committee: Community Advisors: T. Clemons, Q. Thomas, R.Wietlake; Teacher representative: T.Jones; Parent Volunteers Brian Mellburg and M.Price
I’d also like to recognize our school board representative Jeff Anderson & principle Dr.Davis for their continued support, and commitment towards making this possible.

2. Current South Playground Situation
Play equipment capacity for ~ 60 children
Drainage problems near building
Major sidewalks not connected
Very little grass
Pea gravel spread everywhere
No shade
Sloped landscape on west side
Railroad ties need replacing
Wooden play structure in poor condition and needs replacing
Here’s a look at our current situation.
targeting South playground, since MCBOE has plans to extend the bus lane in the front of the school.
Planning on expanding the south playground and opening it up to all grade-levels.
Fencing already moved to create wide-open spaces

3. New Playground Equipment
Project Lead: Timmy Clemmons & Tammy Jones
CAPACITY : Up to 54 Children
AGE: yrs.
SIZE: 32’L X 37’W
USE ZONE: 44’L X 49’W
WEIGHT: 4,827 lbs.
PLAYLAND MODEL PS KIDSPLAY MODEL
New equipment to replace the wooden structure
Currently have two quotes & seeking a 3rd from MCBOE suppliers.
8-10 week lead times –
17 Play Events Featuring:
Deep Rung Arch Climber
Chute Slide
Cargo Net Climber
Triple Rail Slide
Lily Pad Bridge
Open Spiral Slide
Arched Bridge
Wave Slide

4. Basketball and Soccer Equipment
Project Lead: Brian Mellberg & William Powell
Plan to add two HEAVY-DUTY b-ball goals, one on the existing concrete pad and MCBOE is pouring a new 25 x 25 Pad for the second – two week lead times on goals
Brian has approached local AYSO organization and they are willing to help with purchasing the goals.

5. Grade Appropriate Playground Supplies
Project Lead: Quintessa Thomas
The ball packs are on order, considering other suppliers such as Jump Rope etc.
Plan is to have at least two b-balls, footballs, soccer balls, kick balls, and jump ropes for each grade level.

6. Pavilion
Project Lead: Richard Wietlake & Mike Price
Plan calls for a 15 x 15 foot wooden structure with a blue metal roof, located in the center of the playground. Home Depot is helping build the structure as part of a community service project.
Plan calls for a 15 x 15 foot pavilion, located in the center of the playground. Home Depot is helping build the structure as part of a community service project.

7. Future Playground Layout
New Sidewalk
New Equipment
New B-Ball Goals
Pavilion
Mulch/Juniper
Soccer Goals
Fencing
Grass – Sod/Seed
Jeff Road at the bottom, school in top right corner……

8. Irrigation / Sprinkler System
Unscheduled Projects
Replace Railroad Ties
Irrigation / Sprinkler System
Need to identify a Project Lead
Specify design / zoning / system
Obtain quotes from MCBOE approved sources
Present detailed plan and request funding
Landscaping / Sod
Include Trees, Juniper, Mulch, & Topsoil
Unscheduled projects – need help
Looking for volunteers with experience in irrigation and landscaping
Realistically, these are spring/summer projects. However, we need to develop these plans NOW, so that we can solicit funding.
So if you are interested…PLEASE get with myself or one of the other committee members after the meeting. Or visit the PTA website and contact Mrs. Edwards.
In closing, we are very excited about the active projects that are underway and hope to make a difference in our children’s development both in and outside the classrooms.
Thanks you for your time.
Volunteers Please Contact: PTA VP Volunteers Lorita Edwards