OAR 581-027-0040: Long-Range Facility Plan Requirements

Each Long-Range Facility Plan shall contain the following information: (1) Population projections by school age group for the next ten (10) years using U.S. Census or Census partner data. (2) Collaboration with local government planning agencies (city and/or county) that results in: (a) Identification of suitable school sites if needed; and (b) Site acquisition schedules and programs. (3) Evidence of community involvement in: (a) Determining educational vision of local community; (b) Reviewing the costs of identified improvements; (c) Prioritizing the identified improvements; and (d) Determining potential sources of funds for the improvements. (4) Identification of buildings on historic preservation lists including the National Historic Register, Oregon State Historic Preservation Office, and local historic building lists. (5) A rating or indication of the degree to which the instructional spaces at each of the District’s or Education Service District’s campuses meet the Department’s Educational Adequacy Review Standards as described in OAR 581-027-0043. (6) If current facilities are unable to meet Department Educational Adequacy Review Standards, the District will then: (a) Identify changes needed to bring current facilities up to a good or excellent rating against the Department’s Educational Adequacy Review Standards; and (b) Identify potential alternatives to new construction or major renovation of current facilities.