The Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) is seeking three (3) interested persons to serve on the statutory Bond Reimbursement & Grant Review (BR&GR) Committee established by AS 14.11.014.  Qualified applicants will have an interest in school facilities and the impact of school facilities on the education of Alaska’s school children.

The BR&GR Committee establishes the application form and ranking method utilized by DEED to prioritize capital improvement projects submitted by Alaska school districts for school construction and major maintenance grants, and reviews the priorities established under that application.  The committee makes recommendations to the State Board of Education & Early Development regarding school construction projects and projects for which bond reimbursement is requested.  The committee develops criteria for cost-effective school construction and sets standards for school energy efficiency.

The committee meets approximately four (4) times per year.  These meetings typically take place in February, April, September, and December. Additional meetings are scheduled when needed. One meeting each year is in person, typically the April meeting, other meetings are online. Members are not paid, but are reimbursed for travel, per diem and eligible expenses.

The positions are currently filled, with terms expiring on February 28, 2023.  A selected applicant will meet one of the following qualifications and be appointed to a term beginning March 1, 2023: 

• A professional degree and experience in school construction (preference may be given to a registered engineer).
• Experience in urban or rural school facilities management (preference may be given to a person with experience in urban schools).
• Public at large (preference may be given to a person with a background in K-12 public education at the classroom and administrator level).

The appointment terms are through February 28, 2027. A qualified applicant could be appointed for an additional four-year term.

If you are interested in one of these positions, please mail a resume and a letter describing your background, your perspective on the importance of the school facility to a child’s education, and the reason you are interested in serving on the committee to:  Facilities, Division of Finance and Support Services, Department of Education and Early Development, P.O. Box 110500, Juneau, AK 99811-0500; fax it to (907) 465-4156; or e-mail deed.commissioner@alaska.gov, so that is it received no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2023.

For more information, please contact Joe Willhoite at (907)465-6569 or Joe.Willhoite@alaska.gov.