HARTFORD - State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr., D-Woodbridge, and state Rep. M. Linda Gentile, D-Ansonia, announced today the State Bond Commission has approved nearly $3 million for general improvements to school buildings in Ansonia, Derby, Hamden, and Naugatuck, thanks to votes they made in 2015 to support Connecticut’s public schools.
On Friday, the State Bond Commission approved a combined $2.79 million for Ansonia, Derby, Hamden, and Naugatuck to make various school improvements, including windows, doors, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, communications/technology systems, lockers, floors, ceilings, restrooms, lighting, energy efficiency, entryways, driveways, parking areas, play areas, athletic fields, various equipment, roof repairs, and installation or upgrade of security equipment.
Ansonia and Derby received $1.225 million each; Hamden, $95,000; and Naugatuck, $245,000.
The funding was approved as part of the 2015 state bonding bill, which pays for state capital projects and grant programs, including school construction, economic development, municipal aid, and housing development and rehabilitation programs.
Crisco and Gentile both voted for that bill.
The funding was approved as part of the 2015 state bonding bill, which pays for state capital projects and grant programs, including school construction, economic development, municipal aid, and housing development and rehabilitation programs.
Crisco and Gentile both voted for that bill.
“Maintaining and modernizing the educational infrastructure that local taxpayers and the state created long ago is one of the most important functions of government; this funding protects our investment and allows school children to prosper and grow in ways we could not have envisioned when some of these schools were built decades ago,” Crisco said. “I’m proud to be a part of protecting and updating our school buildings to ensure the success and well-being of our children.”
“I know that the administrators in the Ansonia and Derby school districts are appreciative of these funds," Gentile said.
“It’s important that we provide the best possible environment for students to achieve academically, socially and physically. These dollars will be put to good use at school buildings in both towns.”
“It’s important that we provide the best possible environment for students to achieve academically, socially and physically. These dollars will be put to good use at school buildings in both towns.”
This funding is specifically tied to the state’s Alliance District program, which Connecticut created in order to support 30 different school districts seeking to dramatically increase student outcomes and close achievement gaps by pursuing innovative reforms.
In total, Connecticut’s Alliance schools serve more than 200,000 students in 410 different schools.
This is a press release from Crisco's office.
In total, Connecticut’s Alliance schools serve more than 200,000 students in 410 different schools.
This is a press release from Crisco's office.
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