Section 071-61-2 - MAJOR CAPITAL SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FLOW CHART, APPLICATION FORM AND SUBMISSION DEADLINES1.Categories of School Construction ProjectsA. Major Capital School Construction Projects - Major Capital School Construction projects are new construction and major renovation projects that meet the educational program needs of the school. Costs necessary to bring a building into conformance with current state recognized building and safety codes shall be included in the project budget.B. Emergency projects will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis as deemed appropriate by the State Board. Emergency projects will be evaluated against all existing school construction needs in the state. Priority will be given to schools with the greatest needs.2.Major Capital School Construction Project Flow ChartEach SAU developing a school construction project shall follow the steps in the order in which they are outlined on the Major Capital School Construction Project Flow Chart.
3.Application FormEach SAU seeking state funding for a proposed school construction project shall submit a completed application form to the Department. Application forms are available from the Department. All parts of the application must be completed.
A. Applications for integrated, consolidated 9-16 educational facilities may be made by the governing body, or bodies, of one or more school administrative unit(s) with multiple high schools together with a CTE high school as outlined in Section 15 of this rule.B. A School Administrative Unit is eligible to apply for funding for both a major capital school construction project and an integrated, consolidated 9-16 educational facility under Section 15 of this rule.4.Submission DeadlinesIf a Major Capital School Construction project is to be considered for a given rating cycle, a completed application must be received by the Department by the date established by the Department.
5.WaiversOne or more of the requirements of any provision of this Chapter may be waived under any of the following conditions:
A. The SAU has filed a request for a waiver with the Department at least 30 days prior to the meeting of the State Board, at which the waiver is to be considered.B. The Commissioner submits a request to the State Board for a waiver.C. The State Board finds reasons for pursuing a waiver.D. Waivers of time deadlines shall be to a time specific. The State Board will provide in writing its reasons for granting or denying a waiver request.
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