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District proposes SLiCE program to give schools $250,000 a year for site‑driven upgrades
Summary
Jonathan Ellwein introduced SLiCE (School‑led Initiatives for Capital Enhancements), proposing about $250,000 a year from the building fund to let principals propose mostly cosmetic, standards‑bounded projects; projects must comply with North Dakota Century Code section 57‑15‑17 and be approved through district staff.
Jonathan Ellwein, the district staff member presenting the item, proposed SLiCE — "School‑led Initiatives for Capital Enhancements" — as a pilot that would allocate roughly $250,000 a year from the building fund and rotate funding across schools on a three‑year cycle so each site can propose smaller, locally prioritized projects.
Ellwein said SLiCE is intended to let building leaders identify improvements that matter to students and families while fitting inside district standards. "This is what I've dubbed SLiCE," he said, and stressed the money "must comply with North Dakota…
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