BUSINESS PROCEDURES
Series 800
Policy Title: Buildings & Sites Long Range Planning Code No. 801.1
As part of the Board’s long range plan for the School District’s educational program, the Board will include the buildings and sites needs for the educational program. The long-term needs for buildings will be discussed and determined by the Board.
It is the responsibility of the Superintendent to provide information including, but not limited to, enrollment projections and educational program requirements to the Board.
Approved: October 14, 2003
Reviewed: June 8, 2021
Revised:
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 280.3, .12, .14; 297(2013)
Cross Reference: 103 Long-Range Needs Assessment
BUSINESS PROCEDURES
Series 800
Policy Title: Buildings & Sites Surveys Code No. 801.2
The Board may engage the services of consultants or other personnel to study the needs of the School District’s buildings and sites in providing the educational program. The results of these services will be considered in planning the educational program and in making decisions about the improvement and acquisition of additional buildings and sites.
It is the responsibility of the Superintendent to make a recommendation to the Board regarding the need for such services and who should perform such services for the Board.
Approved: October 14, 2003
Reviewed: June 8, 2021
Revised:
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 280.3, .14; 297(2013)
Cross Reference: 103 Long-Range Needs Assessment; 801 Site Acquisition and Building Construction
BUSINESS PROCEDURES
Series 800
Policy Title: Educational Specifications for Buildings & Sites Code No. 801.3
Buildings and sites considered for purchase or construction by the Board, or currently owned by the School District and used for the education program, must meet or upon improvement be able to meet the specifications set by the Board. The Board will make this determination.
Prior to remodeling or other construction of buildings and sites, the Board may appoint a committee of consultants, employees, citizens, or others to assist the Board in developing the specifications for the new or improved buildings and sites. These specifications will be consistent with the education program, and they will provide the architect with the information necessary to determine what is expected from the facility. It is within the discretion of the Board to determine whether a committee is appointed.
The education specifications will include, but not be limited to, the financial resources available for the project, the definition and character of classroom, the functional use to be made of the rooms, description of specialized needs, and other pertinent information as the Board deems necessary.
It is the responsibility of the Superintendent to make a recommendation to the Board regarding the specifications of buildings and sites.
Approved: October 14, 2003
Reviewed: June 8, 2021
Revised: September 14, 2004
Legal Reference: Cedar Rapids Community School District, Linn County v. Cedar Rapids, 252 Iowa 205, 106 N.W.2d 655 (1960); Iowa Code §§ 8A; 280.3, .14; 26; 297; 544A (2013); 1974 Op. Att'y Gen. 529
Cross Reference: Site Acquisition and Building Construction
BUSINESS PROCEDURES
Series 800
Policy Title: Site Acquisition Code No. 801.4
Sites acquired by the Board will meet or, upon improvement, be able to meet the specifications set out by the Board prior to using the site for the education program. The Board may meet in closed session to discuss potential purchases of sites.
It is the responsibility of the Superintendent to assist the Board and to make recommendations concerning the acquisition of sites.
Approved: October 14, 2003
Reviewed: April 12, 2016
Revised:
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 21.5(i); 297 (2013)
Cross Reference: 212 Closed Sessions; 705.1 Purchasing-Bidding; 801 Site Acquisition and Building Construction