Discusses the top challenges commonly confronted nationwide by college and universities, and similar facilities and businesses. Challenges include construction and repair, funding, housing, auxiliary services, maintenance and operations, marketing and recruiting, security and safety, staff training and retention, and technology. (GR)

Public Laws 81-815 and 81-874 were enacted in 1950 to assist school districts financially burdened as a result of certain federal activities. Under Public Law 81-874, payments for maintenance and operation of local schools are authorized when local revenues are reduced by the federal acquisition of real property, when the district provides…

This chapter, one of seven in the 1973 Yearbook of School Law, reviews the status and development of the law governing school property during 1972. It is based primarily on an analysis of court decisions during that year. The cases divide into (1) those dealing with the acquisition, management, and disposition of school property; and (2) those…

Examines how a group of private corporations can bring new skills to the difficult task of designing, constructing, starting up, and maintaining educational facilities. (GR)

Nationwide, the condition of school facilities is declining, yet funding for school renovation and new construction is difficult to obtain. As many states are now taking increasing responsibility for funding their educational facilities, options are being sought. This publication identifies the major decision points for policymakers addressing…

This report provides statistics on the administration of Titles I and III of Public Laws 81-874 and 81-815. Law 81-874 provides financial assistance for maintenance and operation of schools in Federally affected areas, and Law 81-815 provides financial assistance for school construction in Federally affected areas. Information provided includes…

A Canadian national study provides provincial data on the country's publicly funded school facilities including school building age, student achievement and school condition, fiscal condition, maintenance, and energy usage. The study reveals that education ministries and school systems have engaged in an aggressive building program in the past two…

Regulatory guidelines governing the minimum schoolhouse construction standards as well as rules for new construction applications, school site selection, and approval procedures are presented. Appendices (comprising 95 percent of the publication) document the following: educational space guidelines; planning for modern education; school…

A handbook of guidelines is presented for school business officials who are concerned with schoolhouse planning and construction. In this research handbook, several contributing authors present analyses and guidance with regard to: (1) the need for careful study in selecting, acquiring, developing, and utilizing school sites, (2) selection of, and…

The State of Maryland has published this guide that provides State and local personnel, architects, and governmental officials with the method of operation and administration of the State's Public School Construction Program. The material is arranged in sequential order and follows a project from inception through design, construction, and…

Discusses the top challenges commonly confronted nationwide by school districts districts, facilities, and business. Challenges include construction and repair, enrollment, funding, security and safety, technology, maintenance, staff training and retention, and unfunded mandates. (GR)

Decentralization has had a significant impact on education systems, in particular, on school construction and management. This report is the outcome of an international conference on trends in the planning and funding of educational building. The conference's purpose was to enable participants, through the exchange of information, to analyze the…

This report is one of a series of briefs prepared by the American Institute of Architects National Committee on Architecture for Education addressing ways and means of reducing costs in the design and delivery of educational facilities. Specifically, this report discusses the advantages of designing with maintenance in mind, presents…

ECONOMIES IN PLANNING AND DESIGNING BEGIN WITH THE WISE CHOICE OF AN ARCHITECT. COMPLETE INFORMATION ON BUILDING NEEDS, ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS, AND PROGRAM MUST BE AVAILABLE. INCLUSION OF MULTIPLE-USE ROOMS, MINIMAL PERIMETER WALLS, LOWERED CEILINGS, MINIMAL WASTE SPACE, MINIMAL USE OF GLASS, AND USE OF STOCK PLANS ARE CONCEPTS WHICH CAN EFFECT…

Charles Boney, Jr., Director of Boney Architects, offers his views on school districts that build schools that have to be replaced too soon, general problems concerning renovation of older buildings, and keeping maintenance costs down. He discusses the types of flooring materials school districts should consider using to lower maintenance costs…