The Grant School District is in a bind.
The small, rural district in Eastern Oregon is facing a critical financial and operational dilemma due to the unexpected suspension of the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2024 Renew America’s Schools grant program.
The school district—which Superintendent Mark Witty said has experienced significant economic hardship and declining enrollment over the years—was promised more than $682,000 for energy efficiency improvements at Grant Union Jr./Sr. High School. However, recent layoffs at the Department of Energy have jeopardized their future.
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