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Monday, September 27, 2010

Wicomico Schools, Northwestern Elementary Seek Community Support For Northwestern HVAC Project

Northwestern Elementary School and Wicomico County Public Schools continue to seek community support for the Northwestern Elementary HVAC project in an effort to secure Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) Funds to help fund the project.

For several years now, the school system’s Capital Improvement Program has included a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systemic renovation project at Northwestern Elementary which includes plumbing, electrical and lighting upgrades. In an effort to bring that project forward, we are applying for QZAB funds from the State of Maryland. To apply for these funds, the school system must have a 10% match – approximately $12,000 - in private sector contributions.

“We are asking for your help by making a pledge to this important project which will benefit not only the students and staff of Northwestern Elementary, but the surrounding community,” said Principal Kirby Bryson of Northwestern Elementary, a Maryland Blue Ribbon School.

Letters were mailed to potential supporters, with a QZAB Support Form to fill out and return. The form is also posted below.

“Your donation will be publicly acknowledged with a special sign at the school site during construction as well as noted on our website. We are hopeful that your business will benefit from the community goodwill generated by your thoughtful donation to this project,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen said.

To learn more about our Maryland Blue Ribbon school, Northwestern Elementary, please contact Principal Kirby Bryson at 410-677-5808 or kbryson@wcboe.org. To learn more about Wicomico County Public Schools, visit www.wcboe.org or contact the Superintendent’s office at 410-677-4495.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Why don't you kick out the teachers union then you will have plenty of money for this project!

Anonymous said...

3:56

One word....IDIOT!

This school deserves the support of the community especially after being recently chose as a NATIONAL Blue Ribbon School. With all of the negativity of schools not meeting AYP (see Joe's post), this school is the shining star of Wicomico County. (and yet most people don't even know where it is located!)

Where is the support of big companies like Perdue, Pepsi, Comcast, etc. Shame on you for not stepping to the plate!