For Release: Wednesday, December 4, 2002
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS RECEIVE EDUCATION FUNDS
Washington -- U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that several school districts in the 12th Congressional District have received technology grants through the Federal School Renovation Grant program of the U.S. Department of Education. The funds can be used for rehabilitation and technology projects.
"Education is the key to success, especially in the economy of the 21st Century," said Costello. "Improving the facilities and technological capability of our schools increases the quality of education our students receive."
School District |
Award |
Akin Community Consolidated School District 91 |
$15,000 |
Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 |
$149,652 |
Benton Consolidated High School District 103 |
$23,500 |
Christopher Unit 99 |
$135,000 |
Cobden School Unit District 17 |
$77,468 |
Coulterville Unit School District 1 |
$20,388 |
Elverado Community Unit School District 196 |
$100,000 |
Ewing Northern Community Consolidated District 115 |
$45,000 |
Herrin Community Unit School District 4 |
$88,400 |
Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 |
$148,716 |
Jonesboro Community Consolidated School District 43 |
$23,504 |
Pinckneyville Community High School District 101 |
$92,880 |
Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 |
$71,750 |
Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188 |
$150,000 |
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