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Geothermal dehumidification systems have already injected new life into two historic Winona Area Public Schools elementary schools.  Now, a federal tax credit tied to those projects will open the door for the possibilities of additional improvements to the educational environment for Winona area students, staff and community members.  Superintendent Brad Berzinski on Thursday night shared…

Charlottesville City Schools (CCS) and the City of Charlottesville (City) are pleased to announce the successful execution of a major Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) that will significantly advance community sustainability goals while delivering long-term financial benefits. A PPA is an arrangement in which a third-party developer installs, owns, and operates an energy system (e.g.,…

The Maine House on Thursday advanced a bill to help local cities and towns repurpose old schools into housing. Across the state, 24 former schools have been identified as potential sites for housing redevelopment, Rep. Traci Gere (D-Kennebunkport) said during debate in the House.  “Converting vacant schools into housing is a commonsense approach to creating…

The City Council this week approved a new five-year Capital Improvement Plan for funding infrastructure projects across the city, with much of the debate at Tuesday’s meeting focused on specific, immediate projects such as repairs to City Hall’s roof and various school district initiatives.  The Capital Improvement Plan, or CIP, includes plans for projects spanning…

Students at Wylie East Junior High moved from one classroom to another on Wednesday morning as part of a shelter-in-place drill. The class they left had an exterior-facing wall, while the room they relocated to was an interior space, offering more protection. Students then remained in the interior classroom for the remainder of the drill.…

Johnny Heredia expects to spend an upcoming summer digging up pipes at Chase Avenue Elementary School. As director of facilities, maintenance and operations for Cajon Valley Union School District, he’s the one called when sewage backs up into bathrooms or playgrounds. It happens often. Digging up the pipes, he acknowledges, would destroy the floors and…

Fairfax County school leaders are exploring a bold, business-style strategy to tackle a growing infrastructure problem: selling naming rights to school facilities. Facing a staggering $400 million maintenance backlog, Fairfax County Public Schools may allow companies to sponsor stadiums, gyms, and other athletic facilities — similar to naming deals in professional sports.  The goal is…

San José’s school district will shutter five elementary schools and relocate another at the end of the year, despite pleas from parents and community members to halt the closure process. The school board voted three to two late Thursday night in favor of the consolidation plan, which will close Empire Gardens, Lowell, Gardner, Canoas and…

The Southington Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously endorsed a key step in advancing a proposed $86.7 million school facilities bond, sending a positive recommendation to the Southington Town Council following a March 17 meeting. The commission reviewed a mandatory 8-24 referral for a bond ordinance that would fund projects under the town’s Elementary Facilities Plan.…

Iowa school districts now must decide whether to pay for digital building maps on their own after the state ended funding for a school safety program launched under Gov. Kim Reynolds’ 2022 School Safety Initiative.  The program, known as Critical Incident Mapping, provides detailed indoor maps to help first responders navigate schools during emergencies. TJ…