2016
BERKELEY, Calif.Portland School Board Recommends Upgrades to New Elementary
PORTLAND, Maine — In June 2015, Portland School Board member Marnie Morrione said the board needed commit to rebuilding Hall Elementary School. In December, the board did just that by recommending $1.3 million in additional local funding for the state-funded project. The issue will now go to the City Council, after passing a board vote on Dec. 8.
University of Oregon Begins 12-Year Residence Hall Capital Plan
EUGENE, Ore. — Construction is scheduled to begin on a new 531-bed student dormitory on the east edge of the University or Oregon (UO) campus in Eugene later this spring or summer. UO officials advanced the project, which has been in the works for more than a year, by applying for a $31.5 million building permit from the city of Eugene in late December.
Sam Duncan
Dr. Sam Duncan was recently named superintendent for New Madrid County R-1 Schools in New Madrid, Mo. Duncan will officially begin his duties July 1, and is replacing Dr. Cynthia Sharp Amick who is retiring at the end of June. Duncan earned a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Missouri — Columbia as well as specialist and master’s degrees in educational administration from Southeast Missouri State University.
Resilient Flooring
Bounce Back, Patcraft’s heterogeneous resilient sheet flooring, is engineered for high demand environments and is manufactured using high performance raw materials. Durability, wear retention, longevity and many other performance requirements drive Patcraft product design, which also absorbs shock and impact, reduces vibration to lessen leg stress, and offers optimum traction and slip resistance for the prevention of injuries. The flooring meets NCAA and EN standards for ball bounce-back percentage and has softer acoustics for a quieter gym.