Description
Book SynopsisThis book is envisioned as a broad-based guide for a wide array of school officials, school boards of education, school administrators, school maintenance personnel, educational consultants, students of school administration, facilities directors and school architects. The text is organized so that readers may refer to the sections that are of high interest to them. Part of this book deals with curriculum development - principles of learning applicable to the planning of school facilities that promise innovations in educational methodology. Another part concentrates on the process and activities related to the identification of educational needs for the foreseeable future. A third focus of this publication is on the actual planning of a specific type of school facility that has been recommended by the School Board. Such a recommendation by school officials may involve the construction of a new facility or the modernization of an existing school building. A fourth section deals with
Trade Review
There has been a lot written about school facilities over the years, but rarely has a book been authored by someone who has been a teacher, principal, superintendent, educational consultant, and university professor. Richard Bauscher has to be one of the most experienced and notable experts in this field. This book 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)
As a professor in educational administration and a former superintendent (22 years), I consistently utilize this text. Conducting an extensive search, I chose this book both as a text and a reference. It covers school construction planning and a 'strategy system' for passing of school bonds. I find this book to be extremely useful and recommend it highly!
-- Ron Bolinger, EdD, retired superintendent and professor in educational administration
Bauscher’s school facility expertise helped us design and build many schools renown locally and nationally. With his extensive in-depth knowledge in authoring this book, it is essential that every school administrator get one.
-- Steve Cluff, former School District Trustee Chairman (Idaho)
Table of ContentsPreface
Part I: Theory and Principles of Planning
1 The Evolution of Educational Facilities
2 Educational Practices and Technological Developments
Part II: Procedures and Criteria for Long-Range Planning
3 School Surveys
4 The Building Condition Evaluation Form [BCEF] and Future Use of Existing Buildings
5 Foundations and Principles of Educational Facility Planning
6 Long Range Facility Planning [LRFP]
Part III Fundamental Elements of Educational Planning
7 Leeway for Change
8 Adequacy, Efficiency, and Economy
9 Planning for Energy Conservation and Management
10 Safety, Health, and Comfort
Part IV Planning for an Education Facility
11 Planning Elementary and Middle Schools
12 Planning Secondary School Buildings
13 Post-Planning Procedures and Construction Costs
14 Modernization of Educational Facilities
15 School Bond Referendums
Part V Modernizing, Maintaining, and Operating an Existing Facility
16 Maintenance and Operation
Appendix I Bond Timeline Example
Appendix II Bond Brochure
Index
