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Hurricane Resources Related to School Building Conditions and Damage Mitigation
Tips for Saving Energy PDF
Facts About GREEN Vermont Public Schools PDF
The fact sheet lists the many ways Vermont public school districts are “greening” their facilities and reducing their dependence upon fossil fuels.
Options for Financing Energy Conservation Projects PDF
With the current emphasis on cost savings in school district budgets and the ongoing interest in energy conservation, it is an appropriate time to remind districts of two potential methods for funding energy and operating systems improvements. Please review this guidance from School Finance. Contact: Cathy Hilgendorf at (802) 828-5402 or cathy.hilgendorf@state.vt.us.
New Energy Project Authorization PDF
Effective July 1, 2011 school boards will have an additional avenue for securing voter authorization to borrow for energy-saving school facility improvement projects.
School Construction and Renovation Updates PDF
As districts prepare for summer building improvement projects, it is important to adhere to state regulations which govern public buildings. Read the memo for construction project reminders and an update on the status of school construction aid.
Estimated Payouts for FY 2012 EXCEL
Master list of state obligations for school construction aid with an estimated FY 2012 distribution of $7,425,000.
As of May 25, 2011, Vermont’s entire federal authorization for Qualified School Construction Bond financing has been assigned to eligible school districts.
Qualified School Construction Bonds – Vermont Update PDF
The Vermont Department of Education issues periodic updates regarding the favorable financing opportunities available for Vermont public school districts via ARRA-authorized Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB) and the requirements for a school district to be approved for an allocation.
Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB) Primer PDF
View information about favorable bond financing opportunities for major school renovation and modernization projects that were authorized for 2009 and 2010 under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. NOTE:
This report was developed by the Vermont Municipal Bond Bank (VMBB) at the request of the Vermont Department of Education.
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: A significant update was made to the "Capital Outlay Financing Formula" section of the guide and it should be downloaded and replaced in your print version of the manual. Minor typographical or grammatical changes have been made to all the other sections/appendices but download and replacement is optional.
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) PDF
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.
High Performance School Design and Construction Standards PDF
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).
Vermont State Board of Education Manual of Rules and Practices (Rule Series 6000: School Buildings and Sites)
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. |