A grant from the State Homeland Security Grant Program is now open, and school districts and independent schools are eligible to apply. The grant application is due April 12, 2013, at 5 p.m. Funds are available for school emergency preparedness facility security projects.
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Managing pests, including insects, animals, weeds, and plant diseases, is an essential part of operating a healthy and safe learning environment for Maine’s students and staff. Integrated Pest Management is a proven approach that can reduce leading causes of childhood asthma and asthma triggers and reduce overall pest complaints with no long-term increase in costs. All K-12 schools in Maine are required by law to adopt and implement an IPM policy, notify parents, guardians and staff about pesticide use, and appoint an IPM coordinator.
Continue reading “Results of 2012 Maine School IPM Survey released”
The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council is hosting a free, one-day Healthy Indoor Air for Schools Conference on March 12 as part of the Council’s two-day Maine Indoor Air Quality Conference. Schools and districts are invited to send a team of representatives–facilities staff, health care professionals, teachers and administrators–to this event. Continue reading “Attend Healthy Indoor Air for Schools Conference”
The Department’s review of FY 2013 School Revolving Renovation Fund (SRRF) applications has been completed. The project ratings and approved funding amounts for the applications received have been posted on the Department’s website and can be viewed at www.maine.gov/education/const/rrf/home.htm.
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Eleven school districts submitted Federal Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB) applications to the Department during the current application cycle requesting bonding authority. Continue reading “Department determines 11 school districts meet criteria for school construction bond”
The Department will accept applications for the Federal Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) Program through Feb. 15, 2013. Continue reading “Submit federal tax credit bond apps”
The annual Educator Quality And Effectiveness Survey for FY 2012 (school year 2011-12) was originally due on Friday, June 16, 2012. Continue reading “URGENT: Report educator data to avoid federal non-compliance”
The Maine Department of Education has completed its review of FY 2013 leased space applications and posted the results of its review online at www.maine.gov/education/const/lease/home.htm. Continue reading “Leased space approvals posted online”
The Department will be accepting applications for the Federal Qualified School Construction Bond Program through Dec. 14, 2012.
The proposed amendments for Chapter 61, “Rules for Major Capital School Construction,” which is a State Board of Education rule, makes no significant changes. It is strictly to clarify and bring consistency throughout the 34-page rule. Continue reading “Notice of Proposed Rule Change: Chapter 61, Major Capital School Construction”
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