PUBLIC NOTICE

Bond Reimbursement & Grant Review Committee Member Recruitment

The Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) is seeking a person 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 BRGR 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 two (2) times per year.  These meetings typically take place in April, 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 position is currently vacant, with terms expiring on February 28, 2029.  A selected applicant will meet the following qualifications and be appointed to a term beginning May 1, 2026: 

• A professional degree and experience in school construction (preference may be given to a registered architect).

The appointment term is through February 28, 2029. A qualified applicant could be appointed for an additional four-year term.

If you are interested in this position, 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; e-mail deed.commissioner@alaska.gov and eed.facilities@alaska.gov, so that is it received no later than 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

For more information, please contact Michael Butikofer at (907)465-6906 michael.butikofer@alaska.gov