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Caswell County wins $18.8M needs-based grant for Oakwood Elementary; board wrestles with 5% local match and procurement timeline
Summary
Brady and Becker Morgan presented an $18.8 million renovation plan for Oakwood Elementary covering HVAC, electrical, ADA, sprinklers and security; board members questioned a 5% local match (about $990,000) included with the grant application and asked for clarity about which local funds would cover the match and how the county commissioners were informed.
Caswell County Schools staff and design-builder Brady presented the district’s successful $18.8 million needs-based grant for Oakwood Elementary on March 9, outlining a renovation that would modernize mechanical and electrical systems, add ADA upgrades and sprinklers, improve ventilation and security, and perform targeted interior improvements aimed at making the building safer and more functional for EC and elementary students.
Kevin Lynn of Brady (design-builder) said Brady was first selected after a 2023 request for qualifications and supported the district’s repeated grant applications until the district received an award in 2025. He described design‑build procurement steps and said Becker Morgan Group was selected as the architect. Becker Morgan principals Doug Burns and Chris Coleman detailed the scope: connect and modernize the school’s multiple aging HVAC systems, increase electrical capacity, add…
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