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GFAFB new school plan advances

By Doug Barrett Jul 27, 2023 | 8:36 AM

JLG has been selected by the Grand Forks Air Force Base School Board to begin drafting plans for a new Twining Elementary and Middle School.  The board made the selection during a special meeting this week after reviewing three proposals for architecture and engineering services.

The GFAFB is one of ten nationwide invited to apply for a Military Installations Grant that would target building improvements.  Around $650 million dollars is available under the program.  The grant would cover 80% of the construction cost.

There are roughly 157 public schools on military installations – and roughly half are considered to be in need of facility repairs.

Superintendent Terry Brenner says the federal deadline to apply for grant funding has been extended until the end of September.  Brenner says that will give JLG more time to develop a comprehensive plan.

 

 

Pictured:  Twining deficiencies/staff report

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