Planning for a successful school bond referendum
Mar 1, 2021 · All of these engagement techniques help get to the root of what the community wants and needs and what people will support in a referendum. Listening to stakeholders and incorporating feedback ensures that a bond proposal reflects both the community’s physical building requirements and their aspirational goals.
Demolition begins on tornado-damaged Wilson County schools
Jun 3, 2021 · Demolition of two Wilson County (Tenn.) district schools has begun, almost 15 months after a tornado damaged them. West Wilson Middle School and Stoner Creek Elementary, in Juliet, Tenn. were hit by the March 2020 tornado.. The district received a $53.7 million insurance settlement to rebuild the two schools, reports WZTV-TV.. Donna Wright, the director of schools, said the insurance company ...
MacMurray College is closing after 174 years - American School
Apr 7, 2020 · After years of financial struggles, MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Ill., will shut down for good at the end of the spring semester. The Springfield State Journal-Register reports that leaders of the four-year liberal arts college decided there was no viable financial path forward in light of declining enrollments, rising competitive costs, and an insufficient endowment.
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Long-Range Facilities Planning Fundamentals - American School
Mar 1, 2021 · A school district’s executive committee should consist of the superintendent; the district’s business executive, head of facilities, and director of curriculum; a school board representative, and perhaps a community leader.
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Montana State University opens new residence hall
Aug 19, 2020 · Montana State University has opened its newest residence hall, the six-story Hyalite Hall.. The university says the $50 million building can house 510 students; most of the students assigned there are freshmen.
Former college campus for sale in Vermont
Jun 19, 2019 · The 155-acre campus in Poultney, Vt., that was the home of Green Mountain College is up for sale.. The school closed its doors last month because of low enrollment and financial difficulties. Colliers International’s Capital Markets, which is seeking to sell the campus, describes its availability as a unique turn-key opportunity.
Designing spaces for Esports and video gamers
Oct 31, 2021 · Space design. More higher education institutions are acknowledging that gaming and esports should have a dedicated presence on campus. But creating a successful space for students is not as simple as just designating a gaming area in a conference room or computer lab.
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Dec 12, 2022 · Fisk University, a historically Black college in Nashville, Tenn., plans to construct shipping-container-style student housing in time for the fall 2023 semester.. The Nashville Tennessean reports that university officials hope the innovative student residences will relieve pressure on the school's traditional residence halls and provide affordable on-campus housing in an expensive renters ...