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Washington
Sequim Schools Eye Bond Timeline
Peninsula Daily News – July 14, 2025
Mike Santos, Sequim School District’s director of facilities, said the most common question he receives about voter-approved construction projects, including a new elementary school and renovated high school, is their completion dates. While voters approved a $146 million, 20-year construction bond in the Feb. 11 special election, Santos and Superintendent Regan Nickels said progress could take upwards of 2½ years to break ground on the two largest projects, while smaller projects could be started sooner.…
Indiana
How a Rural School District Enhanced Safety, Reduced Vaping, and Improved Efficiency By Modernizing Security
Campus Security Today – July 11, 2025
As educational leaders, our primary mission is creating safe, productive learning environments where our students can thrive. Today, that unfortunately means addressing ever-evolving challenges that range from security threats to the growing epidemic of student vaping, all while managing tight budgets and (for many of us) geographically dispersed facilities. I believe our district’s recent journey to modernize our security approach while balancing safety requirements, budget constraints, and educational priorities can offer insights for other school…
Indiana
South Bend School Board Votes to Keep and Repurpose Clay High School Building
WVPE.org – July 10, 2025
The South Bend Community School Corporation will retain ownership of the former Clay High School building, following a 5–2 vote by the school board Wednesday night. The resolution allows the district to continue using the facility for storage, office space, training, and potentially for expanded career and technical education (CTE) programs. Board member Stuart Greene said a recent walkthrough of the property reinforced its long-term value. “I think if the previous board had walked through Clay, and seen what assets…
Maryland
Baltimore City Schools Don’t Use Water Fountains Because of Lead. But the New System Has its Own Flaws
WYPR.org – July 10, 2025
Nearly twenty years ago, Baltimore City schools shut off the majority of its drinking fountains to eliminate the risk of lead poisoning — instead opting to use five-gallon water jugs. That switch has caused a lot of relief, but it also comes with a new set of issues. Baltimore Teachers Union Treasurer Zach Taylor says it’s “not as uncommon as it should be” for schools to run out of water, due to delayed deliveries or increased use. “We’ve had teachers…
New Hampshire
After Rejecting School Repair Funding, Hooksett Voters Being Brought Into Process
New Hampshire Union Leader – July 10, 2025
Puddles on the floor, wet cubbies, and an entire hallway shut down due to hot water pouring from the ceiling. That can be the reality on any given day at Hooksett Memorial School, Principal Brad Largy said. “We’ve had tubs of sorted materials for students ruined, bookshelves have been ruined,” Largy said. The destruction results from a range of issues, including roof leaks, control unit deterioration and poorly functioning boilers. At 24 years old, the…
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