As reported by the Baltimore Sun, construction on three Baltimore County elementary schools will provide more space, amenities and technology for this year’s students.
As described in the article, improvements to the schools include:
- Additional space for students
- Air conditioning
- a library media center
- a science classroom with space for students to work on experiments
- a state-of-the-art stage
The Maryland Association of Counties tracks the costs of school construction and renovation to determine the effects on county governments that fund school updates and improvements for Maryland’s students. Technology to accompany modern curriculum and provide students with a 21st century learning environment is one cost driver in school construction.
For more information about Baltimore County school construction projects, see the full story, Opening day nears with renovated schools, better technology in Baltimore County from the Baltimore Sun.
For an update on county advocacy on school construction and its costs, attend the MACo Summer Conference session, To Boldly Go…Toward Better Modern Schools on Saturday, August 20, 2016; 9:30 am – 11:00 am at the Ocean City Convention Center.
Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, Maggie McIntosh will moderate the discussion with speakers including Martin Knott, Chair, 21st Century School Facilities Commission and Frederick County executive Jan Gardner, Member, 21st Century School Facilities Commission.
Learn more about MACo’s Summer Conference:
- NEW – Wednesday Tech Expo
- Registration Brochure – with full schedule and session descriptions
- Online Registration – ATTENDEES
- Discounted Hotel Room Rates
- Exhibitor Brochure
- Online Registration – EXHIBITORS
- Sponsor Brochure
- #MACoCon on Twitter
- Questions? vwhite@mdcounties.org
