Senator MD Rahman applauded Monday the release of state grants totaling nearly $2.7 million, to offset the costs of modernizing HVAC systems at schools in Bolton, Glastonbury, and Manchester.

“Equipping our schools with modern HVAC systems helps to ensure classroom environments that promote student well-being and academic performance,” Senator Rahman, D-Manchester, said. “These state grants, which cover a significant share of the projects, will foster healthy learning environments while alleviating the financial burden on local taxpayers.”

The individual grants provided by the Department of Administrative Services include:

• $2,225,808 to replace rooftop units at Illing Middle School in Manchester. This grant covers 67.86% of the total project cost.

• $81,814 to replace the building management system at Bolton Center School in Bolton. This grant covers around 49% of the project’s total cost.

• $39,000 to replace rooftop units and install insulated ductwork at Buttonball Lane School in Glastonbury. This grant covers 32.5% of the total project cost.

• $204,750 to replace rooftop units and install insulated ductwork at Glastonbury High School. This grant covers 32.5% of the total project cost.

• $39,000 to replace rooftop units and install insulated ductwork at Hebron Avenue School in Glastonbury. This grant covers 32.5% of the total project cost.

• $39,000 to replace rooftop units and install insulated ductwork at Hopewell School in Glastonbury. This grant covers 32.5% of the total project cost.

• $65,000 to replace rooftop units and install insulated ductwork at Naubuc School in Glastonbury. This grant covers 32.5% of the total project cost.

The state HVAC Indoor Air Quality Grant program was established in 2022 to assist Connecticut school districts with repairs and upgrades to ventilation and indoor air quality systems to support healthy learning environments.