Two Norwich city schools, the Bethsaida Community Inc. in Norwich and the New London Homeless Hospitality Center are in line to receive state bond money for renovation projects, according to the state Bond Commission's July 28 special meeting agenda.

Bethsaida Community Inc., which operates the Katie Blair House and the Flora O'Neill Apartments, is scheduled to receive a grant through the state Department of Housing for $385,754 to renovate seven supportive housing units for women.

The John B. Stanton and Uncas elementary schools in Norwich are among 18 Commissioner's Network schools statewide in line to receive capital improvements funding from the state Department of Education.

Network Schools, which receive state funding for educational improvements, also are eligible to apply for capital projects including alterations, repairs, improvements, technology and equipment and for health and safety projects.

Uncas would receive $200,000 and Stanton $180,186 to continue renovations funded in previous years through the Network Schools program, Superintendent Abby Dolliver said.

Stanton used past money to construct portable classrooms and improve school safety and technology. Funding for Uncas helped pay to install classroom walls — the school originally was built with large “open classroom” floors — and for technology. Dolliver said more walls and technology upgrades are planned for Uncas and additional technology upgrades at Stanton.

Dolliver welcomed the funding to cover improvements not included in the city school budget.

“I certainly welcome and appreciate that funding for projects important to Norwich are on the state Bond Commission’s agenda for approval,” state Rep. Emmett Riley, D-Norwich, said. “We need to provide for supportive housing and continue to maintain and improve our schools and other facilities and this funding helps us achieve that goal. I thank the governor for placing these items on the Bond Commission’s agenda for consideration.”

The Bond Commission also is scheduled to vote on an $86,300 grant through the state Office of Policy and Management to the New London Homeless Hospitality Center to renovate a building to house combined staffs from various nonprofit agencies, including the hospitality center, Covenant Shelter and Columbus House.

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