7000 Facilities Development Goals

In meeting its goals of high-quality education and fiscal responsibility, the Board of Education will strive to develop District facilities in a manner that addresses economic concerns, quality education needs, safety, durability, maintenance, insurance and flexibility.

Accordingly, the Board establishes the following broad goals for facilities development:

  

1. Integrate facilities planning with other aspects of District planning in a comprehensive program designed to support the Board's educational philosophy and instructional goals.
    
2. Address State learning standards and student educational needs in developing educational specifications for school buildings.
    
3. Design facilities for sufficient flexibility to permit program modification or the introduction of new programs.
    
4. Involve the community, District staff and experts in facilities development.
    
5. Design economically feasible facilities that meet student educational needs.
    
6. Seek all possible mechanisms for financing school facilities.
    
7. Provide adequate school space to accommodate future improvements in educational programs and services.
    
8. Consider the adaptability of school facilities for community use.

 

The Superintendent of Schools shall be responsible for establishing procedures to implement these goals and shall provide a status report to the Board of Education on a regular basis.

 

Cross Ref:       8110, School Building Safety

 

 

Ref:                 8 NYCRR 14.1 (School Buildings and Grounds General Requirements)

                        8 NYCRR 155 (Educational Facilities)                                                           

 

Approved by the Board of Education:                                           12/16/10

 

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