D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-E3602

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 5-E3602 - SURVEY OF UTILIZATION OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS

3602.1

The Superintendent of Schools shall undertake a survey of the public school buildings utilizing the criteria set forth in this section.

3602.2

The Superintendent's Survey of Utilization of School Buildings shall include analysis of the following factors, where appropriate, and recommendations with regard to the phasing out or closing of school buildings shall be based upon the findings and analysis presented by the Superintendent:

(a) Age of building, including average age of classrooms;

(b) Condition of the facility and the repairs needed;

(c) Capital improvements needed for renovation and modernization;

(d) Maintenance, utility, and physical operation costs, including cost per student;

(e) Required health and safety measures;

(f) Building location, student residential patterns, and potential new housing;

(g) Enrollment trends, actual and projected;

(h) Auxiliary facilities;

(i) Student population related to capacity;

(j) Role of the facility in the school system;

(k) Role of the facility in the community;

(l) Effectiveness of the facility to house the educational program or other services;

(m) Availability of space in other facilities to house the students, programs, and services, including the relative condition of the facilities;

(n) Articulation with other schools; and

(o) Alternative educational and non-educational uses.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-E3602

Final Rulemaking published at 23 DCR 10195 (June 24, 1977) incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 23 DCR 9169, 9170-71 (May 13, 1977)