Three local school districts are among 44 across the state set to receive Arkansas Academic Facilities Partnership money in the coming fiscal year.
The 44 districts are sharing a pot of $64.7 million in funding to help replace roofs, install fire alarm systems and update heating and air conditioning systems, as well as build a handful of new and replacement schools.
Locally, the Mountain Home district has been approved for $129,254 to replace the junior high school roof.
The Yellville-Summit district has been approved for two projects. Approval has been given for $210,163 for a district-wide fire alarm system and $173,607 for a roof replacement at the high school building.
At Viola, the district has also been approved for two projects. Approval has been given for $78,144 for a heating and air conditioning system at the junior high and administration buildings and $64,450 for an elementary art roof and a heating and air condition system.
The state’s share of a project cost is determined by a district’s student enrollment and its local property tax wealth, with wealthier districts qualifying for smaller percentages of the state building aid.
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