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Recruitment for Bond Reimbursement & Grant Review Committee Members

** Recruitment Extended to January 25, 2019 **

T
he Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) is seeking four (4) interested persons to serve on the statutory Bond Reimbursement & Grant Review (BR&GR) Committee established by AS 14.11.014. Qualified applicants will have an interest in school facilities and their impact on the education of Alaska’s school children.

The BR&GR 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 develops 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 April and in December.  Additional telephonic meetings are scheduled when needed. Members are not paid, but are entitled to per diem and eligible travel expenses.

Three positions are currently filled, with terms expiring on February 28, 2019.  A selected applicant will meet one of the following qualifications and be appointed to a term beginning March 1, 2019: 

  • A professional degree and experience in school construction (preference may be given to a registered engineer).
  • Experience in urban or rural school facilities management.
  • Public at large (preference may be given to a person with a background in K-12 public education at the classroom and administrator level).

The appointment terms are through February 28, 2023. A qualified applicant could be appointed for an additional four-year term.


One opening is to fill a vacant position meeting the qualifications of AS 14.11.014(a)(2), with a term expiring on February 28, 2021:

  • Experience in urban or rural school facilities management.

The appointment term being filled expires February 28, 2021.  A qualified applicant could be reappointed to additional four-year terms.


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:  Heidi Teshner, Division of Finance and Support Services, Department of Education and Early Development, P.O. Box 110500, Juneau, AK 99811-0500; fax it to (907) 465-8910; or e-mail Heidi.Teshner@alaska.gov, so that is it received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 25, 2019.

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

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Created 12/26/2018 9:53:38 AM by lweed
Modified 1/17/2019 2:34:30 PM by lweed

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Department: Education and Early Development
Category: Public Notices
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Location(s): Statewide
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Publish Date: 12/26/2018
Archive Date: 1/26/2019
 
Events/Deadlines:
  • Application Deadline
    1/25/2019 5:00pm