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d Lst r Lc t s must demonstrate that they have ~vl:l,l\l.:\tl:.;ddU of th(llJ' facl li t.I e a , '!'fl(.1purpose of the dist~ict-wide.[acllity sLudyia to develop uplan f01~ddr00qlnq thoentLrQ school df.s t r Lc t t s f ac i.Li t.y rleeds. The s t.udy must cons t do r how w(\1.1 (lb.chbu LldLnq lends itself to the district's cu rren t; and pl.anued o(!uc,tltlt)twl. }HOgr't,HIl,both in terms of the building's deaion (e.g., s r r ancemen t number, layout and r>:iZ(!of various spaces relative to current and projected-enroliment) and struoturQ (e.g.,s oundne s s , ccmp l i ance with codes! e cce s s , env Lr onrucn t.a I condi t.Lon s ) • Whdn thi'! studyindicates some Inadequacy or de fi.c i.en c y , it mus t pr ov i.de (Ill esLtmi1 Le of the CO:5 t t:<)correct the problem.It is Lmpo rtan t; to remember tha t; PlanCon,is de$ig.ned.tJ~l if.n edm.l nLs tce t.Lve tool withthe pro amary purpose. of documenting plann.lng and de t.ermi ni nq subsLdy . r e conr.e I nsassumptions that may not apply to a pe r ticu.La r s choo I district. l?]anC(Jn, forinstance, computes full time equivalent elementary capacity ba s ed OJ) the e s sump t Lonof 25 students per room. Secondary capacity presumes a 90 percent utilization rate,Cap~c.q;y for special education rooms J:3 cal cu l a ted onl y for re tmbur~;ernCJnt PUXp:,H$(i::LIt 15 Lmpor tan t that f a c i Li t y s t ud i e s pr ov ide 8 clear exp Lana t Lon 01 methodoLoq.lesused to determine such things as capac~ty and enrollment.

studies must oontain all of the followin elaments (many of1 i,' .

~ overyiew of the school district t~at,con~iders such fac.t?lS,5S qeography,popu Lati.on, wealth. Are there any di.st Lnqu i.shi.nq cha rac t.eri.st.ics that w.lLl,havean impact on facilities such as geographically separate population centers?~ overview of the school district's educational p roq rern that highlights anyspecial facility needs .. Are there instructional practices or pl~nnea curriculumsthat will require special design features?An analysis of projected enrollment. What is the likely enrollment for eachbuilding and for each grade structure? Are projections five to ten years intothe future reasonable and reliable? Is there a predictable growth potential incertain areas of the district? It is not suffiCIent to base construction planson PDE's "current enrollment plus 10 percent." The "10 percent rule" is to beused solely for reimbursement.An analysis of each building's capacity as it relates to the educational prograln.One must ask not only how many students can a building house, but if eachbuilding provides the types of educational spaces dictated by the educationalprogram. Factors such as the length of the school day, number of classes percay, grade alignments, size of particular rooms and adequacy of those rooms willaffect capaci ty.An analysis of each building's physical condition. What is the condition andprojected useful life of each building's major components (heating, HVAC,plumbing etc.)? Are there code violations? Is the building accessible? Is thebuilding structurally sound? Is the building enerqy efficient? What will itcost to upgrade each building to current standards?An analysis of construction options. What choices does the district haveconsidering the above analysis? What are the pros and cons of each alternative?Cost estimates for each option.A swmmarydepicting buildings, options and costs.Documentation regarding the authors' credentials. What education, registrationor licensure and exper~ence qualify the authors to perform the study?

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