Bond Reimbursement & Grant Review Committee Member Recruitment
** Recruitment Extended to January 17, 2017 **

The Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) is seeking two (2) interested persons to serve on the Bond Reimbursement & Grant Review (BR&GR) Committee.  Qualified applicants will have an interest in school facilities and their impact on the education of Alaska’s school children.

The BRGR Committee establishes the application form and ranking method utilized by DEED to prioritize capital improvement projects submitted by Alaska school districts for school construction and major maintenance grants and reviews the priorities.  The committee makes recommendations to the State Board of Education & Early Development regarding school construction projects and projects for which bond reimbursement is requested.  The committee may develop criteria for cost-effective school construction and set standards for school energy efficiency.

The committee meets approximately two (2) times per year.  These meetings typically take place in March and in December.  Members are not paid, but are entitled to per diem and eligible travel expenses.

One position is currently vacant, with a term expiring on February 28, 2016.  A qualified applicant will be appointed to fill the vacancy and appointed to a term to begin on March 1, 2017: 

• Public at large (preference may be given to a person with a background in construction or construction cost estimation).

One position is currently filled, with a term expiring on February 28, 2016.  A qualified applicant will be appointed to a term to begin on March 1, 2017: 

• A professional degree and experience in school construction (preference may be given to a registered architect).

The appointment terms are through February 28, 2021.

If you are interested in one of these positions, please mail a resume and a letter describing your background, your perspective on the importance of the school facility to a child’s education, and the reason you are interested in serving on the committee to:  Elwin Blackwell, Division School Finance and Facilities, Department of Education and Early Development, P.O. Box 110500, Juneau, AK 99811-0500; fax it to (907) 463-5279; or e-mail elwin.blackwell@alaska.gov, so that is it received no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

For more information, please contact Tim Mearig at (907) 465-6906.