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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERINTENDENT TO APPLY FOR THE NON-PRIORITY GRANT CT DAS/OSCGR AND APPROVAL OF LOCAL FUNDS
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WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut through its Non-Priority School Construction Grant Program has created a grant program for school construction projects, including the replacement of roofs; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Grant is to reimburse municipalities for certain school construction expenses, including the replacement of roofs, under the jurisdiction of the municipalities; and
WHEREAS, eligible expenses include $538,335 to replace roof at the Sound School; and
WHEREAS, priority school districts as well as wealth indicators will be factors in the Grant award as well as the percentage of reimbursement available to the successful district; and
WHEREAS, the New Haven Board of Education has already committed funds in its Capital Budget for $538,335 that would be covered under this Grant; and
WHEREAS, successful application for this Grant will allow the Board of Education to maximize its efforts to address a serious roof leak problem that has existed for several years.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the New Haven Board of Education hereby authorizes Dr. Iline Tracey, Superintendent New Haven Public School Dinbbstrict, to submit an application for a grant to replace the roof of the Foote building at the Sound School through the Non-Priority School Construction Grant Program.