FD:  FACILITIES FUNDING AND CONSTRUCTION

When there is a need for school construction, the School Committee shall request the necessary state approval to begin planning.  Upon determination of the cost of the construction, the School Committee shall approve a bond issue for the amount needed and shall take the necessary steps for presenting the issue for public approval.

If the voters approval the bond issue, construction planning shall proceed.  Award of the construction contract shall be made after advertisement for bids and shall be given to the lower bidder who meets all requirements, including the state's code of fair practices (equal opportunity employment).

During the construction period, the School Committee shall determine who shall be its agent for approving changes in specifications and/or cost changes (an administrator, construction supervisor, School  Committee, or other).  The School Committee shall itself retain final approval over all but minor decisions concerning construction.

Adopted:                    August 20, 1991

Revised:                     July 5, 1994

Reviewed by PC:       April 26, 2011

Legal Reference:       20-A MRSA Section 15909