http://www.k12.wa.us/SchFacilities/ School Facilities http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2011/B086-11.doc 12/14/2011 08:00:00 AM As a precaution, OSPI is notifying school districts of a possible roof problem that may require immediate attention. http://www.k12.wa.us/SchFacilities/pubdocs/2012ALELegislativeReport.pdf 12/14/2011 08:00:00 AM Report to the Legislature - Alternative Learning Experiences Enrollments Impact School Construction Assistance http://www.ga.wa.gov/EAS/ospiInfo.htm 12/08/2011 08:00:00 AM You can use standard construction documents from the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) free of charge! http://www.k12.wa.us/SchFacilities/pubdocs/GreenRibbonSchools.pdf 11/15/2011 08:00:00 AM Washington State schools are eligible to apply for the Green Ribbon Schools award, a federal program recognizing schools participating in activities that promote and encourage a healthy, environmentally friendly learning environment. /employment/SchFacilityCoord.doc 10/31/2011 04:30:00 PM The primary responsibility of this position, along with other staff, is to assist the Director of the School Facilities and Organization section to lead, manage, and direct the state’s school facility and capital funding programs and the state’s school organization program that responds to the fundamental program principles of equalizing educational opportunities and equalizing the burden of the state’s school housing needs. http://www.k12.wa.us/bulletinsmemos/memos2011/M062-11.doc 10/14/2011 10:00:00 AM To have sufficient time to include School of the Future Design Competition in this year’s curriculum, planning should begin now. http://www.cal-iaq.org/download-mold-publications/mold-publications/statement-on-building-dampness-mold-and-health 10/11/2011 04:00:00 PM CDPH has concluded that the presence of water damage, dampness, visible mold, or mold odor in schools, workplaces, residences, and other indoor environments is unhealthy. We recommend against measuring indoor microorganisms or using the presence of specific microorganisms to determine the level of health hazard or the need for urgent remediation. http://www.k12.wa.us/SchFacilities/GuideUpdate.aspx 09/21/2011 02:00:00 PM The comment period for the proposed updates and corrections to Part II of the K12 H&SG is being extended to November 15, 2011. http://www.k12.wa.us/employment/APS2SchoolFacilities2011.doc 08/11/2011 01:30:00 PM Administrative Program Specialist 2 http://www.k12.wa.us/SchFacilities/DOHWorkshops.aspx 08/10/2011 02:00:00 PM Department of Health (DOH) - Fall 2011 School Environmental Health and Safety Workshops Schedule http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/memos2011/M038-11.doc 08/09/2011 08:00:00 AM School Facilities and Organization, OSPI, requests updates on a K-12 school facility needs survey. The deadline for districts to submit information is 5:00 p.m. on 9/16/11. http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/PressReleases2011/SchoolConstructionAssistance.aspx 07/15/2011 08:00:00 AM Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn today announced that more than $313 million in capital construction money made available by the Legislature and approved by the Governor for the 2011-13 biennium is being released to school districts throughout the state. http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/PressReleases2011/SCAP_projects.pdf 07/15/2011 08:00:00 AM Please follow this link for a list of School Construction Assistance projects funded for 2011. http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/memoranda2011.aspx 07/07/2011 08:00:00 AM Read memo M029-11 for more information. https://eds.ospi.k12.wa.us/iGrants/(S(nc3dxq55tgyukcaamt1brh45))/Default.aspx 07/07/2011 08:00:00 AM The Urgent Repair Grant application form is now available by following this link. http://www.k12.wa.us/SchFacilities/Programs/SmallRepairProgram.aspx 07/01/2011 010:00:00 AM The 2011 Washington State legislature appropriated $5,000,000 for the 2011-2013 biennium for the Urgent Repair Grant Program. The application period is July 5, 2011–August 12, 2011. Please visit the School Facilities Web site for additional information. http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/memos2011/M026-11.doc 06/22/2011 12:00:00 PM This memorandum announces two school construction grant opportunities for the 2011-2013 biennium. http://www.k12.wa.us/SchFacilities/Programs/SchoolConstructionProjects.aspx 06/08/2011 08:00:00 AM The latest version of the School Facilities Manual is now available. It describes the School Construction Assistance Program and associated D-Forms. The manual has been updated to include high-performance design, alternative bidding (GCCM, Design-Build), and Apprenticeship Utilization. It does not address small works grants, energy grants or skills centers. http://www.epa.gov/pestwise/grants/ 06/07/2011 08:00:00 AM The EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs is soliciting grant proposals to further the implementation of integrated pest management in and around the nation's public schools. Approximately $1 million is available for awards under this competitive opportunity. For more information about how to apply for available funding visit www.epa.gov/pestwise/grants/ http://www.k12.wa.us/SchFacilities/pubdocs/BusinessManager2011.doc 06/06/2011 08:00:00 AM We are seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to join the OSPI team as the Business Manager to work in the Facilities and Organization Section of OSPI. http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2011/B029-11.doc 06/02/2011 08:00:00 AM To have sufficient time to include the School of the Future Design Competition in next year's curriculum, planning should begin this spring. http://tinyurl.com/6c94cp2 05/19/2011 08:00:00 AM Free Webinar: Sustainable Schools – Design, Construction and Operations, Thursday, May 26, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Click on this link to register: Online ED + C Magazine, Continuing Education: Earn your AIA and USBGC credits!* http://www.k12.wa.us/SchFacilities/pubdocs/AsthmaSummit2011.pdf 04/22/2011 08:00:00 AM The Washington State Department of Health Asthma Summit, Friday, May 20 at 8:30 a.m., Tukwilla. http://www.k12.wa.us/SchFacilities/pubdocs/BudgetVersionCompare.pdf 04/22/2011 08:00:00 AM 2011-13 Biennial Budget and 2011 Supplemental http://www.k12.wa.us/SchFacilities/pubdocs/ProclamationSchoolBuildingWeek.pdf 04/12/2011 07:15:00 AM April 11 is Healthy Schools Day and April 11-15 is School Building Week. http://marketing.schooldude.com/Marketing/OnlineSeminars/PMD/WAAPP032011/lib/playback.html 03/11/2011 04:00:00 PM On March 10, 2011 Facility Masters did a webcast with School Facilities - OSPI, Coupeville School District, Evergreen Public Schools, Bethel School District, and SchoolDudeWebcast on Protecting the Capital Investment in Schools through Preventive Maintenance. Performing preventive and ongoing maintenance on your facilities and building systems can maximize their useful life and safeguard the public’s significant capital investment in the school infrastructure. http://www.k12.wa.us/SchFacilities/FundingResources.aspx 03/03/2011 08:00:00 AM School Facilities & Organization has compiled a list of funding resources for school facilities. This list is helpful to any school district planning a capital project.