A facilities master plan is a strategic plan which outlines the projects, related costs, and priorities to update facilities in alignment with educational outcomes and building system life-cycle replacement needs. It is developed in consideration of an understanding of projected enrollment and facility capacity, existing conditions and system life-spans, long-term educational goals, and community input.
The facilities master plan enables the district to:
Understand the entirety of their facility portfolio at a glance
Project the quantity of space required to support current and future student enrollment
Make an objective appraisal of the quality of facility assets and project remaining life-cycles for existing building systems
Ensure that the future implementation of facility projects support desired educational outcomes and reflect established guidelines for design
Understand and quantify community priorities
Identify proposed projects and related costs which address system upgrades and educational needs
Understand the long-term financial implications as it relates to the implementation of projects identified in the master plan
Maintain a program of continuous comprehensive planning and financing for school
The facility master plan must also comply with all applicable requirements under California Education Code Chapter 12.5, otherwise known as the Leroy F. Greene School Facilities Act of 1998, and specifically include the requirements of Education Code §17070.54.
A. Statutory Requirements – Education Code §17070.54
The Facilities Master Plan must include the following elements:
1. An inventory of existing facilities, sites, and property.
2. Documentation of existing classroom capacity.
3. Projected enrollment growth over the next five years.
4. A capital planning budget outlining identified projects.
5. Identification of funding sources for acquisition, new construction, modernization, and lead testing/remediation.
6. Verification of the District’s current assessed valuation.
7. Integration and development of the District’s Deferred Maintenance Plan.
8. A narrative that describes how the FMP supports the goals and services in the District’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) relating to basic services and facilities.
As projects are implemented over time, the FMP should be revisited and updated so that it reflects the changing needs of the District. In accordance with Education Code §17070.54, the District must maintain a 5-year master plan.