As part of the board's long range plan for the school district's education program, the board will include the buildings and sites needs for the education program.  The long-term needs for building and sites 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 education program requirements to the board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legal Reference:         

Iowa Code §§ 280.3, .12, .14; 297.

 

Cross Reference:        

103      Long – Range Needs Assessment

 

 

Approved   July 1999                   

Reviewed   June 2021

Revised                   

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 education program.  The results of these services will be considered in planning the education 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.

 

 

 

 

Legal Reference:         

Iowa Code §§ 280.3, .14; 297.

 

 

Cross Reference:        

103      Long – Range Needs Assessment

801      Site Acquisition and Building Construction

 

 

Approved   July 1999                   

Reviewed  June 2021       

Revised                   

 

 

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 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 classrooms, 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Legal Reference:         

Cedar Rapids Community School District, Linn County v. City of Cedar Rapids, 252 Iowa 205, 106 N.W.2d 655 (1960).

Iowa Code §§ 73A.2, .18; 280.3, .14; 297; 544A.

 

Cross Reference:        

801      Site Acquisition and Building Construction

 

 

Approved   July 1999                   

Reviewed   June 2021

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Legal Reference:         

Iowa Code §§ 21.5(j); 297.

 

Cross Reference:        

212     Closed Sessions

705.1   Purchasing - Bidding

801      Site Acquisition and Building Construction

 

 

Approved   July 1999                   

Reviewed  June 2021 

Revised