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WHAT: The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction will host a press conference on the recently announced Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund (NBPSCF) awardees. The grants, aimed at districts in economically distressed counties, will fund new or replacement school buildings, including seven elementary schools, two high schools and one Career and Technical Education Center. The projects include complete renovations of two existing schools, and replacement of 14 existing schools.
These awards represent the largest annual allocation of capital funding from state lottery revenues. The NBPSCF was created by the General Assembly in 2017 to provide application-based grants, supplementing the state’s lottery-supported Public School Building Capital Fund and the Public School Building Repair and Renovation Fund, from which all 115 districts receive annual allocations.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 3, Noon
Please note that this time is approximate, as the press conference will begin shortly after the State Board of Education breaks for lunch. Additionally, NCDPI is currently operating with limited elevators. It is recommended that media arrive early to ensure they are in place by the start of the press conference.
WHERE: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 301 N. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC. Room 224. Reporters can also join virtually via Zoom at this link and will have the opportunity to ask questions.
WHO: NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice "Mo” Green, Director of School Facilities Nathan Maune and local education leaders.
RSVP: Please email communications@dpi.nc.gov to RSVP or if you would like to be connected to staff members at one of the featured districts.
Please note that NCDPI’s security protocols require all attendees to present a photo ID, pass through a metal detector and have their bags and/or belongings searched. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction reserves the right to refuse entry to any person who fails to comply with security protocols.
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