Gov. Neil Abercrombie has released another $12.6 million to improve safety and learning environments in Hawaii schools.

This is in addition to the $28.1 million he has already released this year for construction projects at schools and the University of Hawaii. The funds for these projects were allocated in the FY2012 state budget, which Abercrombie has not yet signed.

Big-ticket items in this particular release include $7.8 million for a multipurpose building at Stevenson Middle School that would be used to support science curriculum and $2.5 million for covered play courts at Mililani Middle School.

Here’s the full list:

  • $7,750,000 for construction of a multipurpose educational facility to support science curriculum at Stevenson Middle School.
  • $2,500,000 for construction of covered play courts at Mililani Middle School. Existing play courts are uncovered.
  • $575,000 for roof improvements to the cafeteria building at Fern Elementary School due to water damage.
  • $600,000 for renovation of buildings and structural improvements at Waihe’e Elementary School.
  • $36,000 for improvements of reconfiguration to the cafeteria stage at Mililani Uka Elementary School.
  • $500,000 for improvements to Noelani Elementary School鈥檚 library by providing expansion and a technology/media center.
  • $132,000 for improvements to the dual-purpose basketball/volleyball court at Moanalua Elementary School.
  • $175,000 for construction of an accessible route from parking lot to Building C at Kaelepulu Elementary School.
  • $312,000 for resurfacing the parking lot and driveways at Mililani High School.

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