Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced the approval of 154 Smart Schools Investment Plans aimed at re-imagining teaching and learning for the 21st century. The approved plans, totaling over $103 million, are part of the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act. Three area schools were among the school districts that had investment plans approved today by the Smart Schools Review Board. Chautauqua Lake Central will receive $25,400 and Gowanda Central $243,700 for Classroom Technology and Ripley Central will receive $51,900 for School Connectivity.