This paper discusses the policy and political issues surrounding school construction, and it illustrates how infrastructure banks would work to address this challenge. The paper explores the problems of overcrowding and crumbling schools, details the struggle many communities and states have in expanding their efforts to solve these problems, and…

This report describes new and innovative approaches to school facilities as they relate to their communities by exploring the trends towards smaller schools, presenting the pros and cons of smaller schools, and examining the solutions and strategies in smart growth planning. The report addresses the following questions: if school leaders,…

This guide addresses the most common considerations when building school facilities in Kentucky. Included are the regulations for the Capital Construction Process, the Kentucky Department of Education's Project Review Process, and a suggested document filing system. Additionally, it features common questions and answers regarding the Kentucky…

This book provides the essential information architects need to fast-start a school design process and shares what leading architects have learned about elementary and secondary school design. It provides critical information on the process, potential problems, design concerns, and recent trends in school design, along with complete coverage of…

This New York State Education Department bulletin provides guidelines and information on determining state building aid for public school construction pursuant to New York State Education Law: section 3602(6)(1) & (2). Guidelines address state building aid's purpose, eligibility, and formula for aid estimation. Included are guidelines on…

A model is presented (part of a larger model for estimating the fiscal impacts associated with growth scenarios) for estimating the cost of new school buildings required by alternative land development plans. A description of the model is presented, along with its equations, and followed by a discussion of the extensions, enhancements, and…

Examines administration rules that a public school board should consider to help them navigate through school construction and renovation projects. Rules include those for establishing a forum for public input, identifying project management experts, and requiring a document turnover and familiarization plan. (GR)

Presents an interview with the Ohio School Facilities Commission's (OSFC) Executive Director who discusses the OSFC's history and its work in managing K-12 school facilities throughout the state. Topics include its efforts to help school districts get bond measures on ballets, funding projects, and its "Partnering Program" for construction…

Highlights K-8 school construction projects that have won the Learning By Design Awards for 2001. Projects covered involve new school construction; and renovation, additions, and restoration. (GR)

Presents several examples of modular building construction being used be school districts to support their need for more space, building flexibility, and enhancement of the learning environment. Comparisons with traditionally built school facilities are offered as are answers to commonly held myths concerning modular construction. (GR)

Describes the design process of a revolutionary high school design that melds technology and the arts to provide students with employable skills that future job markets require. (GR)

Discusses how the Grand Meadow (Minnesota) school district got more than twice the grant money asked for from the state's legislature as well as voter approval for five new $8 million monolithic domes for their K-12 facility. Three additional school district successes in developing monolithic domes for their schools are examined. (GR)

Presents photographs and basic information on architectural design, costs, square footage, and principle designers of the award winning and ongoing school construction projects that competed in the American School & University Architectural Portfolio 2000. (GR)

Discusses the changing field of educational specifications and facility planning, community partnerships, changing school technology, and the role of playgrounds in education. Also discussed are the accomplishments and role of the Council of Educational Facilities Planners. (GR)