Public Comment Period for Bond Reimbursement & Grant Review Committee Guidelines on School Prototype Design Use
The Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) and Bond Reimbursement and Grant Review Committee (BRGR) are seeking public comment on a proposed revision to Prototype Designs for Educational Facilities.
These proposed revised guidelines, originally adopted by the BRGR August 4, 2004, establish a process of analysis under the BRGR of existing prototype designs for school construction projects, as cited in AS 14.11.014(a)(4). The revisions delineate the conditions where prototype designs, including building systems, are to be considered appropriate by DEED. In addition, they establish how reuse of school designs, and building system standards, should be encouraged as cited in AS 14.11.013(a)(4), when that use results in cost savings for the project.
This new draft is a comprehensive revision to the guidelines. Key modifications include:
- Updated to reflect current statutory requirements.
- Updated to coordinate with current and future Capital Improvement Project (CIP) application guidance on relevant scoring elements.
- Provides definitions of Prototype Design and Prototype Building System for clarity.
- Adds references to, and aligns with, other current DEED publications.
If you are interested in commenting on the draft you may comment through this public notice or e-mail your comments to Wayne.Norlund@alaska.gov no later than 1:00 p.m. on July 28, 2022. The original 2004 BRGR Adopted Prototype Guidelines (pdf) is available on the BRGR webpage.
The draft revised guidelines are an attachment to this notice; if you would prefer a version in a “tracked changes” format, please contact Lori.Weed@alaska.gov.
 Canvas Summer Series July 25 - August 4
Do you want to learn more about how to better utilize Canvas for your classroom? The Canvas Summer Series is coming to Alaska! Attend virtual sessions geared towards teachers, school leaders, district admin, and state leadership. Drop-in sessions from July 25-Aug 4, 2022. Register now for the Summer Series at https://bit.ly/Canvas_SS_Registration.
 REMINDER: State Board of Education to Hold
Special Meeting Tomorrow
The Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development will hold a special meeting virtually at 3 p.m. on July 13, 2022.
The purpose of the meeting is to hold a work session and a business meeting. Topics at the work session include an update on the reading plan and regulations to go out for public comment for assessment cut scores. Topics at the business meeting include votes to approve regulations to go out for public comment, acting commissioner appointment, and approval of June 8-9, 2022 meeting minutes.
The public is invited to attend this meeting by joining online through the digital platform Zoom or by joining via phone. Connection information is available below:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/99391482721
Meeting ID: 993 9148 2721
Join by Phone: 1-253-215-8782
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