Impact Aid Construction Formula Grants, ARRA
Projects Completed as of June 30, 2010
Overview
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 appropriated $39,600,000 to fund Impact Aid construction formula grants, as authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, Section 8007(a), Title VIII. These grants went to local educational agencies whose tax base is largely impacted by military-dependent children and children who reside on Indian lands. Awards were used for construction activities, including the preparation of drawings and specifications for school facilities; erecting, building, acquiring, altering, remodeling, repairing, or extending school facilities; and inspecting and supervising the construction of school facilities. In all, 179 school districts spanning 26 states received funding, and the grant amounts averaged $220,928.
The projects included in this report are not exhaustive of the wide range of school construction funded by AARA. Grantees who received less than $25,000 were not required to detail their spending, although some did so, and those who chose to report are included in their state narrative. Additionally, this report only details projects completed as of June 30, 2010.
Alaska
$4,432,099 for 20 local educational agencies
At a cost of $13,566, the Hydaberg City School District replaced floor surfaces and purchased materials required to bring the Hydaberg School electrical system to compliance with electrical codes. Hoonah Public Schools replaced doors and closures for their elementary and high schools, at a cost of $22,608. With $53,976, the Aleutians East Borough School District purchased and installed a new boiler, and installed new plumbing to improve the quality of drinking water. The Kuspuk School District renovated teacher housing and replaced door locks on schools throughout the district with their grant of $77,998. For $6,500, the Aleutian Regional School District purchased a backup generator. At a cost of $44,934, the Yukon Flats School District satisfied their participating share for the building of a new school in Arctic Village. The Southwest Region Schools in Dillingham spent $166,456 to finish the construction of eight houses for teachers in a rural part of the district. This project created positions for a laborer, carpenter, and plumber.
Arizona
$7,135,709 for 34 local educational agencies
The San Carlos Unified School District was able to build a 30,000-square foot addition to a high school with their award of $380,245. This grant also created six architectural design jobs in San Carlos. The Tuba City Unified School District installed new recreation areas at the primary, intermediate, and high schools and renovated teacher housing, at a cost of $570,081. This project created eight jobs in the construction field. Painted Desert Demonstration Projects of Flagstaff spent their $21,377 grant on playground repairs and the installation of evaporative coolers, employing ten laborers, painters, electricians, and HVAC specialists. Dine Southwest High School received $7,127 to renovate plumbing and electrical systems and employed one person as a result of the grant. Ha:san Preparatory and Leadership School in Tucson was also able to upgrade the plumbing system as a result of their $10,547 grant. With their Impact Aid construction formula grants, Arizona grantees created or retained at least 25 jobs.
California
$1,428,374 for 8 local educational agencies
The Two Rock Union School District of Petaluma used their $24,287 award to move a portable classroom and update its electrical and alarm services.
Idaho
$94,216 for 1 local educational agency
With a grant of $94,216, Lapwai School District #341 added five classrooms to a middle school, and restrooms to its high school. The district retained ten carpenters and three painters as a result of this grant.
Illinois
$654,425 for 2 local educational agencies
The Mascoutah Community Unit School District was able to significantly upgrade its technology and security system with its award of $402,528.
Louisiana
$173,832 for 1 local educational agency
Belle Chasse Academy purchased drawings and specifications related to a renovation of their kitchen, as well as the addition of a canopy to their outside eating area, at a cost of $173,832.
Maine
$57,077 for 3 local educational agencies
A grant of $15,126 allowed the Indian Island Penobscot School Committee to refurbish a gymnasium floor and an interior courtyard, as well as upgrade to low-energy lighting. The Pleasant Point School Committee put $18,835 toward a new, four-classroom unit at Beatrice Rafferty School.
Minnesota
$651,740 for 6 local educational agencies
The Cass Lake Independent School District 115 spent $188,426 to replace the roof on an elementary school, employing five construction contractors.
Missouri
$1,180,740 for 2 local educational agencies
With a grant of $212,886, the Knob Noster R8 School District was able to update water and sewer systems, and employed four excavators and plumbers.
Montana
$1,589,675 for 28 local educational agencies
Lame Deer School District 6 and Lame Deer High School District 6 spent their awards of $107,299 and $51,067, respectively, on the completion of a steel frame and roof for a new bus garage. This money created two jobs in the construction field. Granted $78,895, Harlem Elementary School District 12 installed a new playground for an elementary school and an automatic lawn sprinkling system for a junior high school. Harlem High School District 12 used their grant of $34,426 to repair the roof on the high school, and update restrooms to make them both accessible to individuals with disabilities and energy efficient. This grant also enabled them to install a lawn sprinkling system for a high school, replace a stage floor, and refinish a gymnasium floor. Browning High School District 9 spent $132,257 on landscaping and a new sprinkler system. Box Elder Elementary School District 13, granted $86,068, was able to move students from temporary space in the school basement to a classroom and complete a new fitness center. Box Elder High School District G also put their grant of $25,819 towards the fitness center. Pryor Elementary School District 2 and Plenty Coups High School District 3 replaced roof shingles on six teacher housing units with their grants of $14,345 and $18,647, respectively. Wyola Elementary School District 5 used their grant of $18,647 to repair boilers and air handling systems. Morin Elementary School 17 was able to update their lighting system for energy efficiency, at a cost of $6,026. With a grant of $2,296, Dupuyer Elementary School District hired a contractor to install a new septic system.
Nebraska
$850,841 for 4 local educational agencies
Umo Ho Nation District #16, granted $104,359, contributed their money toward the construction of a new elementary and middle school. They were able to install new flooring, lockers, library shelving, plumbing, and an electrical system. Overall, this grant employed eight people in the construction field.
New Mexico
$4,254,203 for 6 local educational agencies
Cuba Independent Schools put their grant of $112,738 towards a large construction project, the complete refurbishing of Cuba High School. On the interior, the school installed new electrical and plumbing systems and added a classroom for culinary arts classes. On the exterior, they built a new roof for the gymnasium, made improvements to the front façade and sidewalks, and added a courtyard that can accommodate students during lunchtime.
North Dakota
$1,184,020 for 13 local educational agencies
With a grant of $106,776, New Town School District 1 was able to remove asbestos from floor and ceiling tiles in elementary school classrooms, bathrooms, offices, storage closets, and cafeteria kitchen. The project generated 14 jobs for asbestos removers. Parshall School District 3 replaced three interior doors and locker room flooring in two locker rooms at Parshall High School. This project totaled $41,620 and employed one person. For $54,534, St. John School District made improvements to the parking lot at St. John School and employed one person. Warwick School District 29 built early education classrooms with their grant of $66,019 and employed four carpenters and electricians. Selfridge School District 8 put $12,916 toward the cost of installing new lights in elementary and high school classrooms. Dunseith School District 1 installed a new boiler and employed five people, at a cost of $90,990.
Oklahoma
$108,809 for 4 local educational agencies
Dahlonegah School District replaced doors and windows with more energy efficient models at Dahlonegah Elementary School with their grant of $30,638. This project employed two people. Bell School District put their grant of $17,181 toward upgrading sidewalks, walkways, the kitchen, and the playground at Bell Elementary School. At a cost of $30,638, Cave Springs School District replaced flooring at the elementary and high school, and employed one person.
South Dakota
$1,655,113 for 16 local educational agencies
Todd County Independent School District 66-1 used their grant of $444,175 to install a new roofing system at Todd County Middle School. This large project employed six roofers. With their grant of $351,938, Shannon County Independent School District replaced bleachers and flooring in the gymnasium at Wolf Creek School and completed a sidewalk drainage improvement project. These large-scale ventures required 10 workers apiece, so this grant helped employ 20 workers in the construction field. Timber Lake School District 20-3 installed and upgraded a security camera system at Timber Lake Elementary School with their award of $18,501. At a cost of $84,164, Wagner Community School District 11-4 upgraded the HVAC system at Wagner School. Isabel School District 20-2 used their grant of $7,783 to replace carpeting and repair sidewalks at the Timber Lake Elementary School day care. Awarded $18,735, the South Central School District 26-5 upgraded the security system at Bonesteel-Fairfax Junior and Senior High School with thirteen new cameras and DVR capability. Dupree School District 64-2 was able to repair storm damage to the roof of a school at a cost of $61,395. With their grant of $18,446, Oelrichs School district 23-3 was able to repair a water-damaged gymnasium floor at Oelrichs School.
Utah
$19,197 for 1 local educational agency
Unitah River High School put their grant of $19,197 toward the construction of a new library.
Washington
$1,477,424 for 10 local educational agencies
At a cost of $89,737, Cape Flattery School District 401 replaced a leaking roof on Neah Bay High School. This construction project also supported the employment of five workers. Taholah School District used their grant of $56,409 to upgrade the phone system and install new bleachers that are accessible to individuals with disabilities in the gymnasium of Tahola School. With $109,682, La Conner School District replaced siding on the gymnasium, as well as the roof on La Conner School.
Wyoming
$405,711 for 3 local educational agencies
Fremont County School District 21, awarded $141,844, installed new bleacher supports, a sign base, and new flooring in the locker room of Fort Washakie School. With their grant, they were also able to hire a specialist to encapsulate lead paint.
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