1.20.17 BASA Member Update

Lead Plumbing Fixture Replacement Assistance Grants Still Available

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission invites schools that have not yet applied for the Lead Plumbing Fixture Replacement Assistance Grant program to do so. Funding is still available to assist schools across the state with the replacement of eligible lead plumbing fixtures. The program provides funding to eligible schools to reimburse for the assessment and replacement of drinking fountains, water coolers, plumbing fixtures and limited connected piping. Schools built before 1990 can apply for reimbursement up to $15,000 for the assessment of eligible fixtures and the material costs to replace fixtures identified as being over the federal action level for lead in drinking water. The program is open to traditional public schools, community schools, and chartered nonpublic schools. If you have not received direct notification about this program, contact grants.info@ofcc.ohio.gov for additional information. Draft of Summary of Ohio’s ESSA Plan Released On Thursday, the Ohio Department of Education released a draft of the state’s plan for implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). A copy of that draft is available here: http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Every-Student-Succeeds-Act-ESSA/ESSA_ Framework_Report.pdf.aspx ODE is inviting comments on this summary. Information on providing feedback to the department can be found here: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Every-Student-Succeeds-Act-ESSA .