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File: FA
FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT GOALS/PRIORITY OBJECTIVES
As the MSAD #11 Board seeks to overcome deficiencies in its physical plant, it will strive to provide new and remodeled facilities that will offer the best possible physical environment for learning and teaching.
The MSAD #11 Board aims specifically toward:
A. New buildings and renovations that will accommodate and facilitate those new organizational and instructional patterns that support the school unit’s educational philosophy and instructional goals;
B. Meeting all safety requirements through the remodeling of older structures;
C. Providing such building renovations as needed to meet requirements on the availability of public school facilities to individuals with disabilities; and
D. Building design and construction that will lend to low maintenance costs and the conservation of energy. These two factors will also be given special consideration in the renovation of buildings.
Decisions pertaining to educational specifications of new buildings and those undergoing extensive remodeling will be developed only after the viewpoints of teachers, students and parents have been sought.
Adopted: December 7, 2006
Revised: November 4, 2010
File: FB
FACILITIES PLANNING
The MSAD #11 Board recognizes that educational programs are substantially influenced by the environment within which they function. The development of a quality educational program and school facilities, which help to implement it, go hand in hand.
It is the MSAD #11 Board’s goal to provide the appropriate facilities needed for the number of students in the unit and to provide the kind of facilities that will best support and accommodate the educational program. To this end, there should always be a five-year facilities plan on file with the MSAD #11 Board, which is updated every two years.
In planning facilities, the MSAD #11 Board recognizes that capital outlay funds are limited and that it must establish priorities in order to make the best use of the school building dollar.
Architects employed by the MSAD #11 Board are expected to plan for high educational utility and flexibility; access to and use by the disabled; sound economics; low long-range maintenance costs and energy efficiency; low insurance rates; and quality of design.
New buildings and/or renovations to existing buildings shall be in accordance with the organizational patterns established by the MSAD #11 Board and shall be designed to fit current as well as anticipated instructional programs.
For each building project, a School Building Committee will be appointed and charged with the responsibility of facilities planning. The authority and responsibilities of this Committee shall be detailed by the MDSAD #11 Board at the time of appointment.
Decisions pertaining to the construction of educational facilities will be made after consultation with professional staff, students, parents and citizens.
All plans and procedures shall be in compliance with federal and state law, and all regulations of the Maine Department of Education shall be complied with in all stages of facilities planning and construction.
Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 15902
Adopted: December 7, 2006
Revised: November 4, 2010
File: FD
FACILITIES FUNDING AND CONSTRUCTION
When there is a need for school construction, the MSAD #11 Board shall request the necessary state approval to begin planning. Upon determination of the cost of the construction, the MSAD #11 Board shall approve a bond issue for the amount needed and shall take the necessary steps for presenting the issue for public approval.
If the voters approve the bond issue, construction planning shall proceed. Award of the construction contract shall be made after advertisement for bids and shall be given to the low bidder who meets all requirements, including the state’s code of fair practices (equal opportunity employment).
During the construction period, the MSAD #11 Board shall determine who shall be its agent for approving changes in specifications and/or cost changes (an administrator, construction supervisor, Board committee, or other). The MSAD #11 Board shall itself retain final approval over all but minor decisions concerning construction.
Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 15909
Adopted: December 7, 2006
Revised: November 4, 2010
File: FE
EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION
To ensure that all new facilities and/or major renovations are designed and built to serve the MSAD #11 school unit’s educational program, the Superintendent shall be charged with detailing educational specifications for all new buildings. With MSAD #11 Board approval, specifications for use by the architect will be presented to the School Building Committee.
In developing specifications, the Superintendent shall draw on recommendations from citizens, professional and non-professional staff, students and community groups.
Specifications shall include but not be limited to:
A. Organization and estimated enrollment in the proposed building;
B. Description of students to be served;
C. Description of proposed teaching methods and curriculum;
D. Space requirements; and
E. Architect's floor plans and layouts of special areas and specifications for equipment needed in these areas.
Adopted: December 7, 2006
Revised: November 4, 2010
File: FFA
RENAMING/DEDICATING/MEMORIALIZING SCHOOL UNIT PROPERTY
I. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide the framework and criteria for the special dedication of buildings, space(s) within a school building, or other facilities on school property.
II. General Statement of Policy
From time to time the School Board of MSAD/RSU #11 may choose to recognize
outstanding service to the learning community by dedicating or naming an appropriate
area (i.e., playground, library, gymnasium, auditorium, athletic field, etc.) in honor
of an individual.
Naming of school buildings, spaces within a school building, or other facilities on school
property is a means of honoring persons who have made significant, lasting contributions
to the students, staff, and community of MSAD/RSU #11. Personal prejudice,
favoritism, political pressure or temporary popularity should not be factors in
determining whether to honor someone by naming a building, space, or facility after
them.
The MSAD/RSU #11 School Board reserves unto itself the right and authority to approve the naming of school buildings, spaces within a school building, or other facilities on
School property. The Superintendent of Schools will develop and administer
Administrative procedures in support of this policy.
III. Guidelines and Criteria
A. This policy applies to the naming of school buildings, spaces within a school
building, or other facilities on school property.
B. Names which possess a potential for controversy should be avoided, such as
names of political parties. Names which might contain or imply prejudice
of a racial, religious, ethnic, and/or political philosophy should be avoided.
C. Honorees may not be an employee of the school district at the time of
School Board approval of the dedication.
D. Honorees may not be recognized under this policy more than once.
E. School buildings, spaces within school buildings, or other facilities on school
property generally should not be re-named or re-dedicated once they have been
dedicated to an honoree.
F. Recognized contributions and service
1. Honorees must have made significant, lasting contributions that are consistent
with the educational mission of MSAD/RSU #11 to the students, faculty, staff,
or school district community.
2. Contributions should be commensurately related to the building, space,
or facility proposed for naming.
3. Contributions or service may have been through employment, volunteer
service, board service, or through significant gifts or money or property to
MSAD/RSU #11.
IV. Procedures
A. Proposals or petitions to name a building, space within a building or other
school facility may be made by faculty, staff, students, parents, or community
members. Nominations will be submitted in writing to the Superintendent at
least three (3) months in advance of the naming of the facility. Written nominations
for the naming of a facility or portion of a facility must provide evidence of
significant community input and must outline the justifications for the name being
suggested, The Superintendent will convene an ad hoc committee made up of
school staff, a School Board member, parents, a student, and community members
to review the nomination and make recommendations to the School Board. The
committee’s review will include an analysis of any opportunity cost that would
result from approving the request.
B. At the request of the Superintendent, the MSAD/RSU #11 School Board Chairperson shall place a dedication request on the agenda of a regular school board meeting for discussion and consideration. The MSAD/RSU #11 School Board will allow for public comment on the recommendations of the committee during at least two consecutive School Board meetings before acting on the recommendations. MSAD/RSU #11 School Board Members must vote in favor of the proposal to gain approval and move forward with the naming.
C. If the MSAD/RSU #11 School Board approves a dedication, this will be followed as soon as possible by a formal dedication ceremony. The ceremony should encompass a presentation of an official proclamation and the placement of an appropriate plaque to commemorate the honoree’s contributions to MSAD/RSU #11. Sensitivity and common sense must be reflected in the timing of any public recognition. No unit funds are to be used for the purchase or installation of plaques for dedications without approval of the MSAD/RSU #11 School Board.
D. Alterations of buildings, spaces within buildings, or other facilities must be approved in advance by the MSAD/RSU #11 School Board (including sources of funding), and be in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.
E. No dedicatory ceremony for any facility is to take place before formal approval by the MSAD/RSU #11 School Board.
Adopted: June 3, 2010