Essential Guide for Principals on Capital Projects: Key Considerations for Success
This guide provides crucial insights for school principals regarding capital projects, encompassing planning, design, and construction. It highlights essential steps, including land acquisition, modernization, and renovation of school facilities. Principals are encouraged to identify areas needing immediate attention, involve stakeholders, and maintain open communication throughout the process. With practical tips on managing construction challenges and ensuring safety, this resource aims to facilitate effective project execution and enhance school environments for future success.
Essential Guide for Principals on Capital Projects: Key Considerations for Success
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CAPITAL PROJECT BASICS WHAT A PRINCIPAL NEEDS TO KNOW… Heather O. Dennis CCU 684: School Finance/ethics February 14, 2011
CAPITAL PROJECTS INVOLVES: PROVIDED BY: LAND ACQUISITION PLANNING DESIGNING BIDDING CONSTRUCTION MONDERNIZATION RENOVATION DISTRICT FACILITIES DEPARTMENT CONTRACTED ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, BUILERS, ETC…
THINK FOR A MINUTE… JOT DOWN SOME AREAS YOUR SCHOOL MAY NEED TO CONSIDER IN REGARDS TO MODERNIZATION AND RENOVATION FOR THE FUTURE… JOT DOWN SOME AREAS THAT MAY NEED IMMEDIATE IMPROVEMENT OR ATTENTION
SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Innovation-and-Support/Facilities/ • GEORGETOWN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION • PART OF PROCESS • ASK FOR HELP • PLAN IN ADVANCE • ASK FOR ADVICE • BE IN THE LOOP • DISCUSS CONSTRUCTION ISSUES • DISCUSS FINAL CONTRACT APRINCIPAL’S GUIDE TO ON-SITE SCHOOL CONSTUCTION William A. Brenner, FAIA National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities 2009
DURING CONSTRUCTION WATER DAMAGE MINIMIZE NOISE BE FLEXIBLE LOOK FOR BUGS AND RODENTS MAKE A LOGISTICS PLAN EXPECT DELAYS USE IT AS A LEARNING OPPORTUNITY INFORM INSPECTIONS AND MEETINGS INVOLVE PARENTS INVOLVE STUDENTS CUSTODIAL STAFF SEE AND BE SEEN SAFETY / SECURITY PROTECT PERSONAL PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
AFTER CONSTRUCTION TRAINING PUNCH LIST BE POSITIVE POST OCCUPANCY EVALUATION
GEORGETOWN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECTS PLAN http://www.gcsd.k12.sc.us/departments/bs/BSindex.htm
HELPFUL WEBSITE http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/construction/publications/guidelines_principal.shtm
KEY TO SUCCESS “Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.”