Senate approves a package of bills on March 6, including child-labor changes, school construction tax break and school safety measure The West Virginia Senate on March 6 passed a series of bills on third reading, including changes to youth employment rules, a sales-tax exemption for school construction materials, and Alyssa’s Law permitting wearable panic-alert devices for schools; most measures passed by lopsided margins or unanimous votes.

West Virginia's Senate just approved a groundbreaking slate of bills aimed at enhancing youth employment, school funding, and safety measures for students.

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Commissioners form task force to oversee future of Claxton Elementary property amid funding gap After extended debate over ownership, sale and community use of the Claxton School property, the committee voted to form a task force including the mayor, law director and local commissioners to develop options and guard against hasty sales.

A newly formed task force aims to navigate the future of the Claxton Elementary property, tackling a $3.9 million funding gap and ensuring community input before any potential sale.

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Project labor agreements protect workers and taxpayers Those who agree to PLAs compete on a level playing field based on quality, efficiency and skill.

🗣️ @weareliuna.bsky.social Local 66 Bus. Mgr. Vinny Alu advocates for #PLAs in Nassau County #schoolconstruction in
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"PLAs don't just protect workers; they protect taxpayers.

"PLAs provide stability, predictability & oversight."

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Washington County boards approve four change orders for new PK–12 school; managers to seek authority for future $100,000 change orders At a Sept. 26 joint meeting, Washington County commissioners and the School Board approved four change orders for the new PK–12 school and agreed to prepare resolutions authorizing the county manager and superintendent to approve future change orders up to $100,000 when budgeted from contingency funds.

Washington County is taking bold steps to ensure the new PK–12 school stays on track with approved change orders and streamlined funding strategies!

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Carter County commission approves $20 million appropriation for Hampton High School project The Carter County Board of Commissioners approved a $20 million Education Capital Project Fund appropriation for the Hampton High School construction project, voting 21–0 after one commissioner left the meeting. The funding was recorded as Budget Amendment 177‑1.

Carter County just approved a groundbreaking $20 million for Hampton High School's construction—what does this mean for the future of education in the area?

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PSBA representative: state cut to Plancon leaves schools shouldering 100% of construction costs A PSBA representative told the meeting that the state's Plancon school construction reimbursement program was defunded about a decade ago, a 2019 legislative revamp received no funding, and local school districts now face full costs for construction and renovation; PSBA said it will pursue legislative options.

Pennsylvania schools are left to foot the entire bill for construction and renovations after a decade-long funding crisis—what's the plan to fix this?

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PLANS GRANTED 🚦

In #Waterford, approval has been given for the #demolition of existing #school buildings and #construction of a new standalone 5,573m2 Post Primary School.

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Fargo board unanimously approves resolution to seek $10 million state school construction loan The Fargo Board of Education voted 9-0 to authorize an application for up to $10 million from the state school construction assistance revolving loan fund, which carries an approximate 2% interest rate and would be an alternative to issuing bonds.

The Fargo Board of Education just took a major step toward securing up to $10 million for school construction with a unanimous vote on a low-interest loan application!

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Mercer County Board approves construction documents and authorizes March bid for new elementary and athletics complex The Mercer County Board authorized combined design/construction documents (BG‑2/BG‑3) and permission to bid on a new elementary school and athletics complex that includes a stadium, track, weight room and six tennis courts; the board approved the measure by roll call and noted turf will be procured via state price contract.

Big changes are coming to Mercer County as the Board of Education moves forward with plans for a brand new elementary school and a state-of-the-art athletics complex!

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Vermont House Education hears pleas for steady school construction aid as districts cite urgent repairs and workforce ties Two superintendents told the House Education Committee on Feb. 18 that Vermont needs a phased, prioritized school construction-aid program tied to facility condition assessments and teacher-recruitment supports; lawmakers questioned whether modest funding (e.g., $20M/year) would be effective or whether larger sustained funding is necessary.

Vermont superintendents are sounding the alarm on crumbling schools, urging lawmakers for a prioritized funding plan to attract and retain teachers.

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Senate committee hears bill letting districts bond against voter‑approved levies to speed school construction Proponents told a Senate education committee that House Bill 17‑96 would allow school districts to front‑fund voter‑approved capital levies and issue non‑voted bonds within existing constitutional limits to accelerate construction and reduce inflationary costs; opponents warned it could be perceived as circumventing voter control, though staff clarified a levy must already be approved.

House Bill 17-96 could revolutionize school construction in Washington by allowing districts to expedite projects using voter-approved funding, but some worry it may undermine taxpayer control.

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Committee weighs school construction aid proposals, subsidy levels and bond limits Lawmakers discussed options for seeding and sustaining school construction aid on Feb. 17, including point-based subsidy rates (examples cited: 10%–50%), a possible one-time infusion to start the program, and limits of state bonding capacity versus municipal bonds.

Vermont lawmakers are debating the future of school construction aid, weighing options that could reshape how towns fund education for decades to come.

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County outlines bond capacity and Ashley Elementary funding gap as schools finalize estimates Debt staff told commissioners Forsyth County will retire roughly $54.2 million in general‑obligation bonds this fiscal year and has two‑thirds bond capacity; identified funding leaves an estimated $3.4 million gap on the Ashley Elementary project pending the school system's construction estimate due in early March.

Forsyth County is facing a $3.4 million funding gap for Ashley Elementary as it prepares for a crucial bond referendum—will they bridge the gap in time?

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Education secretary urges planning before major school-construction spending tied to estate tax Secretary of Education Zoe Saunders told Ways & Means the governor’s proposal to use estate-tax revenue for school construction requires first determining district configuration and finalizing the foundation funding formula; she said staff, master-planning grants and clear funding are needed before major capital investments.

Education Secretary Zoe Saunders insists that Vermont must prioritize planning and clarity before diving into major school construction funded by estate tax revenue.

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Valley View board approves personnel actions, three construction contracts and K–2 phonics adoption At its regular meeting the Valley View CUSD 365U board approved routine financial and personnel reports, awarded three construction contracts (kitchen, site improvements, roofing) totaling roughly $1.7 million, and voted to adopt a K–2 phonics curriculum pending attorney review.

The Valley View CUSD 365U Board has just approved a $1.7 million package for essential renovations and a new phonics curriculum for young learners—exciting changes are on the horizon!

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Senate Rules Committee advances a packed docket of studies and bills, sending many to Finance The Senate Rules Committee in Richmond heard testimony on a wide docket including school-construction policy, brewery tax guidance, flood mitigation for the Appomattox River, and alternatives to winter road salt; most measures were reported or referred to the Senate Finance Committee for further study.

The Virginia Senate Rules Committee just moved forward a series of impactful bills addressing education, environmental concerns, and local flooding—changes that could reshape communities.

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IAC seeks statutory updates as school construction costs soar; school officials urge timing fixes The Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC) presented Senate Bill 48 to streamline school‑construction law and better coordinate IAC, the State Department of Education and DGS. Superintendents warned that proposed changes to scheduling and data reporting could disrupt local budget planning.

As school construction costs soar, Maryland's IAC pushes for crucial updates that could reshape funding and planning for local education systems.

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Finance commissioner outlines FY27 revenue picture; $104.9M sent to education fund, estate‑tax surplus proposed for school construction At a Jan. 28 Ways & Means hearing, Commissioner Adam Gresham said FY27 revenues total roughly $2.533 billion after an $8.5M emergency-board forecast change, and described one-time moves that will send about $104.9M to the Education Fund for property-tax relief and a proposal to redirect excess estate-tax receipts into a new school construction fund.

Vermont's finance commissioner reveals a $2.5 billion revenue forecast, with $104.9 million earmarked for property-tax relief and a bold proposal to redirect excess estate-tax funds for school construction!

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Appropriations committee reviews FY2027 budget language, flags new school construction fund and major transfers The House Appropriations Committee reviewed the FY2027 budget language, including the creation of a School Construction Aid fund funded by excess estate tax receipts, an education fund backfill totaling about $115 million from multiple components, use of reversions to manage a revenue downgrade, and expanded use of position‑pool repurposing.

The House Appropriations Committee just unveiled a groundbreaking FY2027 budget plan that redirects estate tax receipts to a new School Construction Aid fund, promising major shifts in funding priorities!

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The final wing of the Veresegyház Reformed Primary School may be built Following construction in 2011 and expansion in 2022, EBH can now complete the development of the Veresegyház school with the final wing.

Following construction in 2011 and expansion in 2022, EBH can now complete the development of the Veresegyház school with the final wing.
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A new Reformed primary school for nearly 500 pupils may be built in Biatorbágy In addition to classrooms and specialist rooms, the new institution will also house a gym and a kitchen. The work is divided into four parts in the public procurement process.

In addition to classrooms and specialist rooms, the new institution will also house a gym and a kitchen. The work is divided into four parts in the public procurement process.
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JFO: Vermont's Education Fund structure means district construction can raise statewide property taxes Joint Fiscal Office told the House Education Committee that Vermont's statewide Education Fund aggregates local education spending, so large district construction projects increase statewide property-tax yields; JFO offered examples and warned dedicated revenue sources carry trade-offs.

Vermont's Education Fund structure means that a single district's construction project can send shockwaves through property tax rates statewide—how will your community be affected?

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Superintendents highlight BOCES, special‑education capacity and school construction needs Witnesses told the joint committee that cooperative education service agencies (BOCES) improve special‑education evaluations, staffing and grant competitiveness for small districts; they also asked for committed school construction aid and transition funding to address failing facilities.

Superintendents in Vermont are sounding the alarm on failing school facilities and the urgent need for special education resources that only cooperative agencies can provide.

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Act 73 creates State Aid for School Construction program and funds transition support at AOE Act 73 establishes a State Aid for School Construction program (sections 12–20), transfers some rulemaking authority to AOE, and appropriates $2,865,000 in FY2026 plus five AOE positions to support governance transitions and consolidation efforts.

Vermont's Act 73 is set to revolutionize school construction funding and governance, with over $2.8 million allocated to support transformative efforts!

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Advisory group presents options to address $6 billion in school deferred maintenance The School Construction Advisory Group told the House Education Committee on Jan. 7, 2026, that rising construction costs and about $6 billion in deferred maintenance require policy direction before a school construction aid program can be designed; options include status quo debt assignment, a debt-service reimbursement model, or capped debt forgiveness (a $5 million-per-district proposal costing about $54 million).

Vermont's schools face a staggering $6 billion in deferred maintenance, with urgent options on the table to resolve crippling construction debt—will state policy step up to the challenge?

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Speaker urges state to boost school construction funding after Piney Court delay An unidentified speaker cited a DLS report and delays at Piney Court Elementary, criticized state support for rural counties including Saint Mary's County, and warned rising construction and labor costs mean counties cannot absorb recent funding shortfalls alone.

Rising construction costs and dwindling state support are putting our schools, like Piney Court Elementary, at risk—are we ready to face this crisis?

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District: Talbot and Jefferson Elementary projects progressing; abatement planned for summer Staff reported Talbot Elementary is completing concrete work and mockups for brick; Jefferson Elementary underwent a mechanical assessment and staff plan to bid abatement as a separate package so summer abatement can prepare classrooms while major construction begins later.

Exciting renovations are underway at Talbot and Jefferson Elementary, with major upgrades planned to enhance the learning environment for hundreds of students!

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Rockingham County Schools wins $42M grant; board moves to hire a project manager and issue design–build RFQs Rockingham County Schools announced a $42 million needs-based grant for a new Reidsville Elementary School and the district moved to issue RFQs for a project manager and design–build teams, with a 5% county match ($2.1 million) and an expedited timeline for submissions.

Rockingham County Schools just secured a staggering $42 million grant for a brand new Reidsville Elementary, and the plans are already in motion to innovate education in the community!

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Maine bill would raise school construction debt service, allow local cost sharing and create finance authority Representative Michael Brennan told Portland Public Schools' committee that LD 1892 would raise the state'set-aside for school-construction debt service, enable a negotiated cost'sharing model rather than 100% reimbursement, and create an authority to issue bonds — changes he said aim to fund more projects including Portland High School.

Maine's LD 1892 could revolutionize school funding by raising debt service limits and introducing a cost-sharing model, paving the way for more construction projects like Portland High School!

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Olentangy treasurer outlines capital plan; board approves short-term note and moves to issue $235 million in bonds and refund callable bonds Treasurer reviewed a five-year capital plan tied to the recently passed bond and asked the board to approve a $15 million six-month bond anticipation note, a resolution to issue $235 million in bonds for new school construction and other projects, and a refunding resolution up to $67,290,000 (expected to refund about $30 million) to save approximately $3.4 million in gross principal payments.

Olentangy Local Board of Education is set to transform its schools with a groundbreaking $235 million bond for new construction, all while ensuring savings of over $3 million for the community!

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