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Magnolia ISD is making strides in school construction with new projects on the horizon, including Elementary #10 and #11 as well as High School #3, all set to break ground soon!

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Magnolia ISD updates bond schedule, approves contractors for new schools and additions
Superintendent and staff updated the board on bond construction timelines (Elementary #10 and #11; High School #3), scheduling 50% construction documents and mitigations for steel shortages, and the board approved CMR contracts for B&C Constructors and Stewart Builders for assigned projects.
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September 24, 2026 at 6:41 AM
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New Hanover County Schools are facing urgent challenges with funding and construction as thousands of students remain unenrolled—change is needed now!

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New Hanover County Schools discuss capital projects and facility needs amid enrollment challenges
School officials evaluate ongoing projects while addressing declining enrollment and funding complexities.
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May 9, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Big changes are coming to Finger Lakes Community College as the board extends its partnership with Lavelle Associates for an ambitious facility master plan!

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Board authorizes amendment, extension for FLCC facility master plan contract
The board authorized a contract amendment and extension with Lavelle Associates for the FLCC Facility Master Plan (Capital Project H085-22), approving the county's continued engagement with the design consultant.
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September 21, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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Vermont's State College System is fighting to secure $3.6 million for urgent renovations as aging facilities threaten students' futures.

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Vermont State College System requests $3.6M for major maintenance and renovations
State College System seeks funding for critical facility upgrades and deferred maintenance projects.
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February 16, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Exciting updates on the Easton Area High School project reveal that Phase 1 is on budget, with crews making significant progress on site work and innovative stormwater solutions!

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Construction manager says high‑school phase 1 is on budget as site work, sediment basin and field relocations continue
CHA and Alloy5 updated the board on Easton Area High School phase 1: sediment basin enlargement, tennis‑court relocation, turf field foundations, bleacher procurement and a schedule that aims to complete varsity fields for spring; engineers said the existing wet pond failed current regs and the enlarged basin and irrigation system will manage on‑ and off‑site runoff.
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September 22, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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Ellsworth Air Force Base is set for a $2 billion expansion that could transform South Dakota's economy and educational landscape!

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South Dakota plans $2 billion expansion at Ellsworth Air Force Base to support new projects
Ellsworth Air Force Base anticipates $2 billion in projects, boosting local economy and education funding.
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January 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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The future of education in Warwick hangs in the balance as the City Council debates a $350 million bond for two new high schools, igniting passionate pleas from parents and warnings about rising taxes.

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Warwick City Council debates bond for two new high schools amid public concerns
Council discusses public support for $350M school construction plan amid rising tax implications.
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February 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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PMA Consultants has been unanimously recommended as the owner’s project manager for the Peabody high school project, promising innovative solutions and community engagement to ensure a successful renovation.

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PMA Consultants recommended as owner’s project manager for Peabody high school effort
The PVMHS School Building Committee introduced PMA Consultants as the recommended owner’s project manager after MSBA approval; PMA outlined its project controls, community outreach plan and timeline for selecting an architect, while the city said an OPM contract would not be signed at the meeting.
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March 20, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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The board has greenlit early construction packages for two middle schools, aiming to fast-track their opening while ensuring quality and managing risks.

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Board approves early GMP packages for two middle-school projects as administrators fast-track builds
Trustees approved early guaranteed-maximum-price (GMP) packages (civil and MEP early packages) for two new middle-school projects to accelerate construction; administration said the phased approach allows early site work and long-lead MEP procurement but emphasized risk management and the need for future GMPs and close oversight.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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Patchogue-Medford's ambitious $85 million capital plan kicks off with a $21.7 million phase to enhance athletic facilities, theater tech, and HVAC systems, while significantly slashing projected tax impacts for residents.

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Patchogue‑Medford presents bond update; first phase $21.7M and tax‑impact estimate reduced
Assistant Superintendent Frank Mazy told the board the district's $85M capital plan will begin with a $21.7M first phase for athletic, theater and HVAC upgrades. He said the district expects about 73% state aid and reported a revised estimated tax impact per $1,000 assessed value from $26.51 to $11.70 for the 2026‑27 year (illustrative examples were provided).
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April 24, 2026 at 4:41 AM
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Bengaluru South City Corporation Commissioner K. N. Ramesh inspected Uttarahalli PU College and directed infrastructure improvements. The college recorded a 73.88% pass percentage in II PU exams.

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Bengaluru South City Corporation Commissioner K. N. Ramesh visited the Corporation PU College in Uttarahalli to assess academic performance and infrastructure. The institution achieved a 73.88% pass percentage in the 2025-26 II PU examinations, with the Commerce stream leading the results. The Commissioner instructed officials to prepare proposals for furniture, repairs, sanitation and playground maintenance. He also emphasized the importance of debate competitions, elocution programmes and motivational sessions to enhance students' learning capabilities. Bengaluru South City Corporation Commissioner K. N. Ramesh visited the Corporation PU College in Uttarahalli to assess academic performance and infrastructure. The institution achieved a 73.88% pass percentage in the 2025-26 II PU examinations, with the Commerce stream leading the results. The Commissioner instructed officials to prepare proposals for furniture, repairs, sanitation and playground maintenance. He also emphasized the importance of debate competitions, elocution programmes and motivational sessions to enhance students' learning capabilities. Bengaluru South City Corporation Commissioner K. N. Ramesh visited the Corporation PU College in Uttarahalli to assess academic performance and infrastructure. The institution achieved a 73.88% pass percentage in the 2025-26 II PU examinations, with the Commerce stream leading the results. The Commissioner instructed officials to prepare proposals for furniture, repairs, sanitation and playground maintenance. He also emphasized the importance of debate competitions, elocution programmes and motivational sessions to enhance students' learning capabilities. Bengaluru South City Corporation Commissioner K. N. Ramesh visited the Corporation PU College in Uttarahalli to assess academic performance and infrastructure. The institution achieved a 73.88% pass percentage in the 2025-26 II PU examinations, with the Commerce stream leading the results. The Commissioner instructed officials to prepare proposals for furniture, repairs, sanitation and playground maintenance. He also emphasized the importance of debate competitions, elocution programmes and motivational sessions to enhance students' learning capabilities.
June 15, 2026 at 5:05 AM
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JFK High School is bursting at the seams with 1,751 students and faces a staggering $61 million in urgent repairs—how will the district respond to this pressing challenge?

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Board hears update that JFK High School is overcapacity and faces $61 million in repairs
Superintendent Dr. O'Meara told the Plainview-Old Bethpage Board that JFK High School enrolls about 1,751 students and the district's 2025 building-condition survey identified roughly $61 million in work over 5–7 years, prompting calls for a prioritized capital plan and options for funding including capital reserves and a bond.
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September 11, 2026 at 2:53 AM
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A proposed 1% local-option sales tax could unleash $73 million for school construction in Wythe County, paving the way for new projects that could transform education in just a few years!

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Officials outline how a 1% local-option sales tax could fund school construction; outreach planned
An ex officio official told the commission a proposed 1% local-option sales tax could fund roughly $73 million in school construction and that some Progress Park revenues could be considered for debt reduction; officials stressed the tax proceeds are for capital construction, not operating expenses.
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September 9, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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Senators are sounding the alarm as air-conditioning units sit idle in schools, awaiting funding and installation while students suffer in the heat.

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Officials: equipment bought but AC installations delayed by funding and POs
Lawmakers pressed officials about air‑conditioning units bought and sitting in storage or donated but not installed; BSCM and VIDE said procurement, purchase‑order timing and available funding — including proposed transfers from Island Block rents — are blocking many installations.
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September 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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The board just approved a $1.15 million change order for the Jackie’s Creek project and a roofing bid of nearly $320K—big moves for the future of our schools!

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Board briefed on Jackie’s Creek change-order and other operations and finance items; consent agenda approved
Operations committee reported a Jackie’s Creek change-order (reported in the meeting at roughly $1.15 million), a roofing bid for the Shallowat warehouse (~$319,486), and direction to pursue modular classroom bids for Union Elementary; the consent agenda that included these items was approved.
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September 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Astroturf Corporation has thrown its hat in the ring with a winning bid of $4.34 million to transform the CATA stadium with new turf and lights!

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Facilities committee recommends sending $4.34 million CATA stadium bid to full board
Astroturf Corporation submitted the lowest responsive bid of $4,339,237.83 to construct the CATA stadium (turf, lights and related work); staff asked the committee to recommend the contract award and the committee voted to send the proposal to the Board of Education.
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August 30, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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The school board has just approved an $860,000 contract for a critical chiller replacement at Shorepump Elementary—what does this mean for the school's future?

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Board approves consent agenda; Shorepump Elementary chiller contract noted at $860,000
The school board approved its consent agenda, and members highlighted item 7.06: a construction contract to replace the chiller at Shorepump Elementary School at a cost noted in the meeting as $860,000. The consent block passed by voice vote; exact roll-call counts were not given.
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August 28, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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The board has reviewed nearly $1.86 million in pay applications and strategic change orders that have successfully boosted the construction contingency for Spencer County Elementary by over $57,000!

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Board reviews nearly $1.86 million in pay applications and change orders that improve project contingency
Staff presented monthly pay applications totaling roughly $1.86 million and detailed three change orders (a $142,622.10 credit and additions of $103,800 and $18,400) that together return about $57,222.10 to the construction contingency for Spencer County Elementary work.
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August 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Exciting progress is underway for several early-learning campuses, but a heated debate over funding at Martinsburg High School could change everything!

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District updates on early‑learning campuses and debates roof walk‑pad alternate at Martinsburg High
Staff reported near-completion or progress on several early-learning and school-construction projects; bids for Martinsburg High roof came in over grant amounts, staff recommended proceeding with the roof and rebidding windows, and the board asked for more data before approving an optional $36,560 rooftop walk‑pad alternate.
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August 18, 2026 at 3:43 AM
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Marysville is on the brink of a $128 million facilities upgrade, but timing is crucial—will the community step up to secure funding and avoid rising costs?

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Marysville presenters outline plan to use OFCC funding and seek community levy by 2027
District officials explained how the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) ELPP program could fund part of a proposed $128 million facilities plan, described a 12‑month window to lock state funding, and said the district could seek voter approval for a levy as soon as May 2027 to preserve local capacity.
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August 11, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Tampa's council is taking a bold step to enhance school zone safety by proposing a new ordinance to channel ticket revenue into life-saving speed detection systems and infrastructure improvements.

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Council asks city attorney to draft ordinance using retained funds for school-zone speed detection
Council directed the city attorney to amend the code to designate retained funds under state statute for speed detection systems and school-attendance-zone safety initiatives, and asked for a draft ordinance to return on November 5.
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August 7, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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Big changes are coming to Lincoln's auditorium with a proposed $250,000 renovation plan, while discussions about the future of Jackson Elementary heat up amid a $2.4 million demolition estimate.

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Committee backs long-range facilities plan; allocates $250,000 for Lincoln auditorium and considers $2.4M demolition contingency for Jackson
Staff recommended starting Lincoln auditorium renovations with $250,000 from Fund 46 and presented a $2.4 million high-end demolition estimate for district-owned Jackson Elementary; committee emphasized the allocation creates a contingency, not an immediate demolition authorization.
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August 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Concerns are mounting as board members question the $12 million stadium estimate in Robertsdale, pushing for a comprehensive facilities plan before moving forward.

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Board questions $12 million Robertsdale stadium estimate, urges district facilities plan
Board members debated a proposed memorandum of understanding with the City of Robertsdale tied to a roughly $12 million stadium estimate and urged the district to develop a formal facilities-prioritization plan before moving forward with one-off projects.
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July 17, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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Sebastian City Council is taking big steps to enhance student safety by applying for a $2.4 million grant to improve sidewalks near a local charter school!

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Council approves Safe Streets grant submission to fund sidewalks near charter school
The council authorized submission of a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant to fund sidewalk/curb replacements on corridors serving a charter school; estimated project cost is $2.4 million with an approximate city match of $480,000.
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June 12, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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Hernando County Commissioners have hit the brakes on the Sunrise project, putting education needs at the forefront of a complex development agreement.

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Hernando County Commissioners Postpone Decision on Sunrise Development Settlement Agreement
Commissioners delay vote on Sunrise Development to finalize agreements with property owners.
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October 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM