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”
Category: Facilities
Approval of FY 2013 School Revolving Renovation Fund applications
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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Department determines 11 school districts meet criteria for school construction bond
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”
Submit federal tax credit bond apps
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”
URGENT: Report educator data to avoid federal non-compliance
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”
Leased space approvals posted online
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”
Federal tax credit bond apps due
The Department will be accepting applications for the Federal Qualified School Construction Bond Program through Dec. 14, 2012.
Notice of Proposed Rule Change: Chapter 61, Major Capital School Construction
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”
Bowen statement on approval of two additional charter schools
Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen issued the following statement Tuesday in response to the Maine Charter School Commission’s approval of two additional public charter schools:
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Charter School Commission approves Academy of Natural Sciences
The following is a news release from the Maine Charter School Commission.
AUGUSTA – The Maine Charter School Commission voted Friday to approve the application from the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences to move to the contract phase that will result in becoming the first public charter school in Maine’s history.
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