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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
(Updated 5/1/08)
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OVERVIEW
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This program provides
30 percent cost share grants of state funds to school districts that demonstrate
an urgent need for construction that cannot be reasonably addressed by other means.
Additionally, schools incorporating renewable energy sources, such as woodchip, geothermal,
wind, or solar power, may be eligible for up to 90 percent state aid for costs exceeding
those of fossil fuel energy sources.
Program staff provide technical assistance to school districts planning construction
projects by ensuring that both new and renovated facilities include adequate space
for all required state and federal programs and services. In addition to ensuring
that schools applying for construction aid follow State Board of Education rules, the program assists schools
with meeting the rules of all other state agencies that govern school construction.
When federal money is available for school renovations, repairs, or related uses,
funds are administered by the program. |
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LINKS
TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 5/1/08)
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Vermont
School Construction Planning Guide
The purpose of this guide
is to provide general guidance in planning for school construction projects and securing
necessary state approvals. The contents are relevant to the construction of a new
school, school addition, or alterations to an existing school that increases its
program or enrollment capacity, or ensures that it remains a safe and healthy place
for students, faculty and community members. The contents may only be partially applicable
for school construction related to other purposes.
NOTE: For guidelines and standards for technical centers ONLY, use the document below: |
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- Construction Planning Guide and Standards
(Technical Education Centers ONLY)
This guide is designed
to help school boards, administrators and governing boards through the process of
planning and pursuing a technical education construction project. It is to be used
in conjunction with applicable construction standards governing technical center
construction and State Board of Education Rules for Capital Construction. It is not
intended to be used in isolation or to supersede any other agency rules for school
construction. Specific rules of state agencies that apply to school construction
are beyond the scope of this document.
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High Performance School Design and Construction Standards
School districts interested in “green” construction and operating standards for school buildings may find useful information in this January 15, 2007 report (as charged by Act 147, sec. 47 of 2006).
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Vermont State Board of Education
Manual of Rules and Practices
(Rule Series 6000: School Buildings and Sites) (Updated 5/1/08)
NOTE: This rule series has been updated to include the new rules required by 23 V.S.A. §1282(f) for School Bus Idling. The bus idling rules are 6001-6005 and are effective as of May 1, 2008.
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Envision School Environmental Health
Program
The Envision School Environmental Health Program results from Act 125, in which the
legislature charged the Department of Education, Department of Buildings & General
Services and Department of Health to develop an environmental health program to improve
schools' environments. This site provides information about materials and practices
commonly used in school operation and construction that may compromise indoor air
quality or negatively impact human health as well as providing schools with resources,
workshop referrals and technical assistance. |
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
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Cathy Hilgendorf,
School Construction Coordinator
(802) 828-5402 (P)
(802) 828-3146 (F)
cathy.hilgendorf@state.vt.us |
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