Since building designers play a key role in the school construction process, it is important they be selected based on qualifications, level of service, and ability to work with education professionals. This report provides guidance to boards of education, superintendents, and other school administrators in this selection process. A methodology is presented which incorporates some of the factors and qualifications that should be considered when selecting and contracting with architects and engineers. Included are the types of design contracts available and suggestions for preparing and negotiating the contract. Appendices contain sample of requests for Letters of Intent, designer selection criteria, potential contract modifications and additional design services, and the costs not part of the design contract. (Contains 9 references.) (GR)