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Spoor, Dana L. – American School & University, 1997
Argues that barrier-free designs should be incorporated in the first steps of school facility planning to avoid the difficulties in meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines during renovations. Explains why not all barriers need be removed to make a facility accessible to everyone. Discusses issues involving ADA guidelines and child…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Compliance (Legal), Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Planning
Spoor, Dana L. – American School & University, 1998
Explains how one North Carolina school district was able to pass high-dollar bond issues for school construction. Discusses the planning and bidding processes, and the district's philosophy towards incorporating innovative changes in design and equipment. (GR)
Descriptors: Bond Issues, Educational Facilities Planning, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education
Spoor, Dana L. – American School & University, 1997
Discusses how the Clark County School District (Las Vegas) is able to successfully manage approximately 8% student enrollment growth per year along with one new building opening on an average of every 15 days. Examines managing new facility construction, making provisions for new technology, and using portable buildings to accommodate student…
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Educational Facilities Planning, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Spoor, Dana L. – American School & University, 1998
Examines how the Dallas Independent School District (Texas) has been successful in passing new bond issues for school construction and renovation. The school district's strategic methodology is discussed, as are its management tactics in meeting diverse student needs, school safety, and student overcrowding. (GR)
Descriptors: Bond Issues, Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Facilities Planning, Educational Finance
Argon, Joe, Ed.; Spoor, Dana L.; Cox, Susan M.; Brown, Andrew; Ray, Jennifer – American School & University, 1998
Presents a series of articles that examine decision making in school construction and renovation projects. Topics include preparing for a construction project, purchasing windows that provide protection at a reasonable cost, choosing the best flooring and carpeting, and dealing with deregulation. An industry roundtable discussion on project…
Descriptors: Carpeting, Decision Making, Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Facilities Planning
