Millersburg board approves application for $1.2 million state school facility grant
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Trustees approved a resolution to apply for a $1.2 million DCED Public School Facility Improvement grant to replace windows, remove asbestos and update auditorium flooring/seating; the district would provide a required 25% match (approximately $300,000) from capital reserve if awarded.
The Millersburg Area School District board voted to approve a resolution authorizing application for a Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Public School Facility Improvement grant for a proposed $1.2 million project.
Administrators said the application package identifies project work including window replacements, asbestos abatement and auditorium flooring and seating; total project cost was presented as roughly $1,200,000 with the district committing a required 25% local match (about $300,000) from capital reserve funds if the grant is awarded. Staff described the cost figures as estimates prepared with input from the district architect and asbestos consultant.
The board discussed timing and the likelihood of completing work in the coming summer; administrators said a realistic timetable would likely move work into next summer because bidding, advertising and contracting take time. A trustee also noted the application has moved quickly and that staff has been collecting letters of support.
Trustees approved the resolution by roll call. The motion passed with affirmative votes recorded for "Mister Adams," "Mister Eggleston," "Mister Hersey," "Mister Peterson," "Mister Shutt," and "Mister Minnick." One member (listed in roll call earlier) was noted as not present when the vote was read.
Next steps: staff will continue preparing the application attachments and matching‑fund commitment letter. If the district receives an award, the administration will return to the board with final bids and a timeline for asbestos abatement and construction.