Gov. Gregoire lauds federal recovery act funding for schools

For Immediate Release: April 15, 2009

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire today lauded that nearly $1.5 million in federal recovery act funding through U.S. Department of Education Impact Aid Construction formula grants will go to school districts across Washington state as announced by Sen. Patty Murray. These funds will be used to repair and modernize schools, as well as alleviate overcrowding in classrooms.

�These grants will go a long way in enhancing schools and providing excellent places to learn,� said Gregoire. �A strong education system is critically important to the future of Washington. This federal recovery funding combined with other community-based grants and statewide improvements will help all Washingtonians realize a brighter future.�

Breakdown of funding:

Cape Flattery School District #401 - $89,737
Central Kitsap School District #401 - $793,408
Inchelium School District #70 - $38,461
Keller School District #3 - $21,082
La Conner School District #311 - $109,682
Mt. Adams School District #209 - $150,135
Nespelem School District #14 - $73,502
Queets-Clearwater School - $12,821
Taholah School District #77 - $56,409
Wellpinit School District #49 - $132,187

Total WA state: $1,477,424

Washington state is administering American Recovery and Reinvestment Act investments with an unprecedented level of transparency and accountability. Gov. Gregoire created a Web site, www.recovery.wa.gov, so every Washingtonian can see where tax dollars are going and hold government accountable for results. On the federal level, President Obama has appointed Vice President Biden to oversee all states� recovery efforts and to root out waste and fraud. This combined oversight will ensure taxpayer dollars are put to good use and recharge the economy.

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