Item 57A

Authorize to enter into an agreement with New England Southern Railroad Co., Inc., Goffstown, NH, to support the purchase of idle reduction equipment for its SW1500 switch locomotive, in an amount not to exceed $28,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION #58 Authorize to accept and expend Administrative Review and Training-Method 2 (Implementation Grant) funds in the amount of $1,201,771 from the US Department of Agriculture. (2)Further authorize to establish a position for one Grants Program Coordinator. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. #59 Authorize to grant funds in accordance with the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to Strafford County Department of Corrections, Dover, NH, to assist in the operation of their approved career and technical education programs for male offenders, in the amount of $19,160, and authorize unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control. Effective upon G&C approval through March 12, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.