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Book SynopsisAspiring, new and old superintendents all want to have the BEST school facilities that are possible. This fifth edition is the most comprehensive and up-to-date book on the market today in the planning of educational facilities. A full chapter is devoted to school bond referendums, along with a ten step proven process that has helped one of the authors achieve a 90+% passage rate with a yes vote average of 74%. This text is a must for all university educational leadership programs as well as a great resource for superintendents, facility directors, and school business managers.
Trade ReviewThere has been a lot written about school facilities over the years. Rarely has a textbook been authored by someone who has been a: Teacher, Principal, Superintendent, Educational Consultant and University Professor. Dr. Bauscher has to be one of the most experienced and notable experts in this field. This textbook is very informational for anyone striving to be in a district leadership position or who wants to better understand the world of school facilities! -- Mike Friend, PhD, retired superintendent and past director of the Association of School Administrators (Idaho)
My former School District was the fortunate recipient of getting Dr. Bauscher’s services as an Educational Consultant. Rich is definitely the ‘Facilities expert’ in the State of Idaho. His proficiency in planning new schools is top notch and superior in every way. -- Phil Homer, retired superintendent and educational lobbyist (Idaho)
It was my pleasure to have served as a School Board Trustee for over seven years under former Superintendent Dr. Rich Bauscher. Our district benefited greatly from his forward thinking in academic achievement, technology, facility preparedness as well as student and staff increases. Rich’s facility expertise is well known locally, across Idaho and nationally. His knowledge and participation on various educational boards is continually being solicited. -- Tammy Gabica, former school district trustee (Idaho)
I helped hire former Superintendent Dr. Rich Bauscher and then served as the School Board Trustee Chairman for over thirteen years, alongside him. Our schools quickly became the finest and our District developed into a model for the entire State. Rich’s school facility expertise helped us build schools that were renown locally, across Idaho and nationally. His in-depth knowledge in writing this textbook is one which every school administrator must get a copy. -- Steve Cluff, former School District Trustee Chairman (Idaho)
Table of ContentsPreface Part I: Theory and Principles of Planning Chapter 1: The Evolution of Educational Facilities Chapter 2: Educational Practices and Technological Developments Part II: Procedures and Criteria for Long-Range Planning Chapter 3: School Surveys Chapter 4: The Building Condition Evaluation Form [BCEF] and Long Range Plan Part II: Description of Special Physical Features Part III: Fundamental Elements of Educational Planning Chapter 6: Leeway for Change Chapter 7: Adequacy, Efficiency, and Economy Chapter 8: Planning for Energy Conservation and Management Chapter 9: Safety, Health, and Comfort Part IV: Planning an Education Facility Chapter 10: Planning Elementary and Middle Schools Chapter 11:Planning Secondary School Buildings Chapter 12 Post-Planning Procedures and Construction Costs Chapter 13: Modernization of Educational Facilities Chapter 14: School Bond Referendums Appendix: Appendix I Bond Timeline Example Appendix II Bond Brochure
