This is great news!! Let me say that the Downingtown Area School District is one that really "gets it." I visited with several folks from the district during the Philadelphia Regional including a school board president and principal (I wont list names here because I don't have their permission).
I've already sent them digital copies of how FIRST aligns with PA State Standards and they have the basic literature. Here's my quick suggestion for your short time with the school board. Celebrate!! Take the robot, the medals and trophies if you have them, a VERY short video perhaps. Make certificates of appreciation for your superintendent and every board member, present them in public and say, "Thanks for the support." Then go on and tell everyone how unique and worthwhile the learning experience is!
That public display will lead to much easier work for your team the rest of the year when the time comes to ask for more money, teachers, support, understanding, approvals, starting FLL teams, etc. Give all the credit to the decision makers and you'll get more next year than you had this year.
...and if you want a local representative from FIRST to join in the fun, all you need to do is invite him
(schedule permitting).