North Carolina local public school boards have the statutory responsibility for operating public schools and for entering into contracts for design and construction of their schools. This document presents examples of plans for school buildings planned or constructed during the last few years, as of 1981, representing a wide range of educational…

North Carolina local public school boards have the statutory responsibility for operating public schools and for entering into contracts for design and construction of their schools. This document presents examples of plans for school buildings planned or constructed during the last few years, as of 1986, representing a wide range of educational…

North Carolina local public school boards have the statutory responsibility for operating public schools and for entering into contracts for design and construction of their schools. This document presents examples of plans for school buildings planned or constructed during the last few years , as of 1993, representing a wide range of educational…

A House of Representatives subcommittee convened to consider legislation (H.R. 3677) to reauthorize the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984 (ASHAA) that provides financial assistance to needy school districts in the form of loans and grants for asbestos-related activities. The hearing record contains the text of H.R. 3677, testimony, and…

This publication is the report of findings of the educational plant survey for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University conducted in April, 1991. Following a description of the survey team and a preface, Section I describes the statutory foundations, procedural policies, and cooperative processes for the educational plant survey. Section II…

This manual presents practical methods and procedures to help school custodians ensure safe, functioning facilities and to reflect the district's standards. The guide begins with brief discussions of custodial organization, staff relationships, and maintenance staff. The section "Job Descriptions by Titles" lists functions of custodial positions.…

The Department of Public Works (DPW) was provided $12.3 million to construct seven new educational buildings at the correctional institution in Lorton, Virginia. The funds provided under the Criminal Justice Initiative (CJI) were intended to expand the academic and vocational training programs for residents of the District of Columbia's…

Based on excerpts from author's statement, "For Excellence, Freedom and Diversity, " made October 20, 1968.

Information concerning energy conservation management is presented to aid school administrators in improving the energy efficiency of their buildings and programs. Three general topics are discussed: (1) the general nature and unique characteristics of school energy management; (2) initial steps in developing a conservation program, including…

This school building report and capital improvement plan for New York City's public schools emphasizes the need for upgrading existing school plants in order to provide schools with the physical potential for conducting educational programs equivalent to that of new schools. Emphasis is also placed on satisfactorily maintaining school buildings in…

TO MEASURE SCHOOL QUALITY, GOALS MUST FIRST BE SPECIFIED, APPROPRIATE CRITERION MEASURES DETERMINED, AND RELEVANT STUDENT AND SCHOOL CHARACTERISTICS CONTROLLED. AT PRESENT, LITTLE ATTENTION IS FOCUSED ON THE REAL EDUCATIONAL OUTPUT OF THE SCHOOL, THE LEVEL OF EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT OF THE STUDENT. THE SCHOOL SYSTEM SHOULD BE EVALUATED BY ITS…

With regard to the general statutes of North Carolina which require the approval of plans for new school buildings, this booklet outlines the procedures to be followed by local boards of education in securing a certificate of approval from the Division of School Planning of the State Department of Public Instruction for each school building…

A survey was taken at the 1974 National School Boards Association to determine where and how district moneys are being spent on new construction, renovation, and additions to existing structures. Data gathering was achieved through a questionnaire covering the general areas of demographic data, moneys allocated, decision-making responsibilities…

During the last year, Alameda County Office of Education has contributed much of its creative energy to the field testing of a process to generating competencies that encourages school community cooperation. The process was tested in San Lorenzo Unified School District. Describes how it was done through a series of meetings involving students,…

Dramatic improvement in math scores and substantial reduction of the population testing "below grade level" was demonstrated in two carefully documented ESEA Title 111 projects in Berkeley Unified School District. Also provides a set of criteria prepared to help in making a "first evaluation" of any elementary school math…