Facility Planning Services

Investing in Students and the Future

Facility planning is not about roofs, walls and windows. It’s about creating a school environment that supports quality instruction and programs for students – now and for years to come. Capital investment planning is an ongoing effort, part of the strategic planning process, where board members, school leaders, faculty, staff and community members work together to align facilities with their educational vision for students.

Schools should be comfortable, safe, secure, accessible, well-lit, energy efficient and aesthetically pleasing. Districts, of course, must address timely improvements and upgrades, but that’s just the beginning of what can be accomplished. Effective planning provides a valuable opportunity to reimagine how instructional space can be used to enhance programming and strengthen student learning. It also allows schools to explore ways to bolster safety measures to better protect students and staff.

When communities invest in schools, they invest in the future. We’re here to help you develop and successfully communicate a comprehensive capital investment plan that will garner support from local voters and transform education for your students.

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A quality capital investment plan takes collaboration and vision, but it also takes time. Although the process should be ongoing, different phases of the plan will likely require a related bond election. We recommend involving the OSSBA team at least 18 months before you would like voters to consider your measure at the polls.

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A quality capital investment plan takes collaboration and vision, but it also takes time. Although the process should be ongoing, different phases of the plan will likely require a related bond election. We recommend involving the OSSBA team at least 18 months before you would like voters to consider your measure at the polls.

ENROLLMENT FORECASTING

Effective facility planning requires school districts to address more than just the needs of current students. With enrollment forecasting, your district will receive reliable demographic data to guide your decision-making and facility planning well into the future.

FACILITY ASSESSMENTS

Districts should complete a thorough review of their building needs when developing a comprehensive capital investment plan. Our facility expert will carefully inspect buildings, gather input from your team, and make recommendations for addressing needed upgrades, as well as fulfilling your district’s vision for education – on time and within budget.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

No facility planning process is complete without receiving feedback from district stakeholders, including students, parents, employees and community members. Meaningful community engagement will help positively shape your plan and increase its probability for success on election day.

INFORMATION CAMPAIGN PLANNING & COMMUNICATION

Once the district plan is developed, additional communication is needed for voters to understand its value and importance. We’ll help you share your message with the community in a way that will inspire them to support your plan and to invest in your current and future students.

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