School administrators should view site acquisition, development, and maintenance as an investment, not a cost. (Author/MLF)

This publication is concerned with the selection, development, and utilization of school sites in regard to both long-range and functional planning. Recommendations are presented to aid in the selection and development of more adequate and functional school grounds. Procedures illustrate approaches which may be used to determine school site…

A collaborative effort is desirable in the design of school buildings and grounds. In site development of school grounds, effective school board work not only requires a workable plan but good construction details and proper specifications which will result in a first-class job and insure minimum maintenance costs. The most effective way to…

This form was published by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction to assist architects with site surveys. General specifications include personnel involved, work required, and format of report. A list of information required is included. Specifications for boring procedures include equipment needs, emergency procedures, and general…

A STUDY WAS INITIATED TO ORIENT SCHOOL PLANNERS TO A SYSTEMATIC METHOD OF IDENTIFYING AND ANALYZING FACTORS PERTINENT TO SITE SELECTION. THE REVIEW OF LITERATURE REVEALED THAT LITTLE WAS WRITTEN ON THE SUBJECT. A SURVEY OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION REVEALED THAT TWO STATES HAD PUBLISHED MATERIALS ON SITE SELECTION. HOWEVER, THERE WERE…

Development of an environmental study area in conjunction with a school landscaping project is outlined in this model. The Pueblo (Colorado) Regional Planning Commission and the Pueblo Beautiful Association determined the need for landscaping school grounds. Together with a school district committee of teachers and community leaders interested in…

Realizing that school sites can play an important role in enhancing the educational process, guidelines dealing with the development of a school site for environmental education purposes are presented. First, the roles of this site for environmental studies are explained as: (1) an ecology laboratory, (2) an environmental management laboratory,…

The purpose of this guideline is to assist in the planning process, to encourage good school plant design, and to serve as criteria in the evaluation of area community college and area vocational school plans. It is divided into the following five sections--(1) area plant planning, (2) area sites, (3) physical facilities, (4) service systems, and…

A guide for school board members to use in evaluating the development potential of school sites with respect to the construction budget, the design of the school building and its functional operation and maintenance. Fifteen factors are suggested for evaluative criteria and each is briefly discussed. (FPO)

A study of new European urban schools in London, Zurich, Hamburg, Copenhagen and Stockholm was undertaken to show examples of advanced conceptual development and to promote an exchange of planning ideas. Individual and mutual problems and procedures are outlined in the initial discussion. Preceding each section is a general description of the…

This booklet describes the role and activities of the board of directors prior to the opening of a new Lutheran high school. The board is encouraged to establish ad hoc committees to continue all planning activities initiated by the steering committee in the areas of organization, enrollment, financing, site development, and instruction. This…

A guide by which adequate agricultural occupations facilities can be planned and developed for secondary school programs. Specific needs including--(1) site and location, (2) corridors and vestibules, (3) classrooms, (4) classroom equipment, (5) classroom storage, (6) conference rooms, (7) conference room equipment, (8) laboratories, (9)…

A survey of the long range planning of a community college serving five suburban townships. The background is traced in terms of--(1) the educational program and its objectives, (2) site characteristics, (3) climatic factors, and (4) planning requirements and concepts. The informal "village street" plan is illustrated with accompanying notes on…

There is strong evidence which shows many communities have failed to plan adequately or even plan for long range school construction needs. This paper deplores this failure and gives some recommendations for long range planning. A checklist is described which may serve as a guide for conducting a school plant survey to identify and survey unmet…

THE INTRODUCTION STRESSES THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING COST SAVING POSSIBILITIES IN MAKING JOINT USE OF SITES AND FACILITIES WITH PRIVATE ENTERPRISES AND/OR MUNICIPAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES. ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS THROUGH INVOLVEMENT OF COMMUNITY (PRIVATE AND PUBLIC) LEADERS AND INSTITUTIONS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS ARE STRESSED.…