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Groton district to pursue federal construction grant for Charles Barnum school
Summary
Superintendent and district staff said they will apply for a new federal construction grant that prioritizes military-impacted schools; Charles Barnum (about 60% military-connected students) was identified as the district's priority project and the application is due May 22.
Superintendent and district staff told the Groton Board of Education April 27 that a new competitive federal construction grant program (approximately $100 million nationwide) will award funds for construction and renovation projects that prioritize schools with 15% or more military-connected students.
Shannon Weigel explained that Charles Barnum School meets the 15% threshold by a wide margin (about 60% military-connected students) and…
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