Seeking Public Comment on Policy Updates

The SFB is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Building Renewal Grant and New Construction Policies. Once the current legislative session is concluded these proposed changes will be revisted.

We have also proposed the Separation of Professional Assessment Services Policy. Comments are due by close of business on June 1, 2018.

Please send your written comments to [email protected].

Lead in Drinking Water Program

The School Facilities Board, in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and the Department of Health Services (ADHS), is working with Arizona school districts to remediate potential sources of lead in drinking water. School districts may apply for Building Renewal Grant (BRG) funding to replace drinking fountains and sink faucets, install in-line filters and conduct post-corrective action testing to ensure the availability of safe drinking water in Arizona schools.

Policy Update: Procurement Decision Matrix

At the September 6, 2017 public meeting, the Board voted to formalize as Board policy the Procurement Decision Matrix that it has been utilizing for awarding State funds, including grant funds from the Building Renewal Grant program and for the distribution of funds from the Emergency Deficiencies Correction Fund.

Seeking Public Comment...

SFB Board Packet Schedule for School Districts

The following schedule has been established for school districts to submit their project paperwork to their SFB Liaison based upon the dates of the upcoming Board meetings. If a school district submits the project paperwork by the submittal deadline, the SFB Liaison will review the submission and determine if it is complete and may be included on the agenda for the next meeting. However, if any additional information is needed, the project may need to be put on a future agenda.  If a school district misses a deadline, the project may be considered for a future meeting.

Arizona Rubber Flooring Project

The School Facilities Board (SFB) is working to identify schools with urethane rubberized flooring in gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms, cafeterias and possibly classrooms. The presence of this flooring material does not automatically present a concern.  However, out of an abundance of caution, the SFB has teamed up with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to address health and environmental concerns, develop testing protocols, evaluate the data, and implement any necessary remediation measures.

Trust Quality Assurance Program

Formerly the SCIP Quality Assurance Program, the Trust Quality Assurance Program services include review of construction plans for identification of potential issues with grading and drainage; structure and foundation; onsite inspections and written reports by qualified engineers. Click the link below and contact the Trust at 602-266-4911 for more information.

Attention All School Districts:

The Building Renewal Fund statute, A.R.S. §15-2031, was repealed as of September 12, 2013, pursuant to 2013 Ariz. Sess. Laws, 1st Spec. Sess., Ch. 3, § 42 (House Engrossed HB 2003).

School districts are required to spend the monies in the district building renewal fund as authorized by the statute, A.R.S. §15-2031 (H). Once the statute is repealed, the authority to spend monies in the district building renewal fund is also repealed.

School districts should consult with their attorney if they have any questions or concerns.

Recalls Of Boilers, Stage Lights & Air Compressors

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has released recalls on New Yorker Boilers and U.S. Boilers due to carbon monoxide hazard, Philips Selecon Barndoor Stage Lights due to impact hazard, and MAT Industries air compressors due to shock hazard.  Click the links below to visit the U.S. CPSC website and for details on each recall.

Announcements

Lead in Drinking Water Program

SFB Lead in Drinking Water website

The School Facilities Board, in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and the Department of Health Services (ADHS), is working with Arizona school districts to remediate potential sources of lead in drinking water. School districts may apply for Building Renewal Grant (BRG) funding to replace drinking fountains and sink faucets, install in-line filters and conduct post-corrective action testing to ensure the availability of safe drinking water in Arizona schools. The link provided above is to the SFB's Lead in Drinking Water (LIDW) website where you will find links to school district test results and the status of BRG remediation projects through to completion. Please contact Bill DeArmond at [email protected] or 602-542-6667 if you have any questions about the program.

In addition, we have provided the link below to the ADEQ website for the proactive screening program.

ADEQ Proactive Screening Program
Posted 03/08/2018

Seeking Public Comment on Policy Updates

Building Renewal Grant Policy proposed changes
New Construction Policy proposed changes
Separation of Professional Assessment Services

The SFB is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Building Renewal Grant and New Construction Policies. Once the current legislative session is concluded these proposed changes will be revisted.

We have also proposed the Separation of Professional Assessment Services Policy. Comments are due by close of business on June 1, 2018.

Please send your written comments to [email protected].

Posted 01/12/2018

SFB Board Packet Schedule for School Districts

The following schedule has been established for school districts to submit their project paperwork to their SFB Liaison based upon the dates of the upcoming Board meetings. If a school district submits the project paperwork by the submittal deadline, the SFB Liaison will review the submission and determine if it is complete and may be included on the agenda for the next meeting. However, if any additional information is needed, the project may need to be put on a future agenda.  If a school district misses a deadline, the project may be considered for a future meeting.

SFB Board Meeting                  School District Deadline
      1/10/2018                                      12/22/2017
       2/7/2018                                         1/19/2018
       3/7/2018                                         2/16/2018
       4/4/2018                                         3/16/2018
       5/2/2018                                         4/13/2018
       6/6/2018                                         5/18/2018
       8/1/2018                                         7/13/2018
       9/5/2018                                         8/17/2018
     10/3/2018                                         9/14/2018
     11/7/2018                                       10/19/2018
     12/5/2018                                       11/16/2018

Posted 12/18/2017

Policy Update: Procurement Decision Matrix

Procurement Decision Matrix

At the September 6, 2017 public meeting, the Board voted to formalize as Board policy the Procurement Decision Matrix that it has been utilizing for awarding State funds, including grant funds from the Building Renewal Grant program and for the distribution of funds from the Emergency Deficiencies Correction Fund.

Seeking Public Comment...

The attached reflects the Procurement Decision Matrix that was approved by the Board at the September 6, 2017 meeting. The Board is currently seeking public comment for 30 days from this posting. Please email your comments to [email protected] and include in the subject line “PDM response”.

Posted 09/19/2017

Arizona Rubber Flooring Project

The School Facilities Board (SFB) is working to identify schools with urethane rubberized flooring in gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms, cafeterias and possibly classrooms. The presence of this flooring material does not automatically present a concern.  However, out of an abundance of caution, the SFB has teamed up with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to address health and environmental concerns, develop testing protocols, evaluate the data, and implement any necessary remediation measures.

The SFB is moving swiftly to identify those schools with urethane rubberized flooring.  We surveyed all Arizona school districts and will use information from the survey to identify those schools with urethane rubberized flooring, create a centralized inventory, proceed with a testing plan, and conduct any necessary corrective action.  More information on the Arizona Rubber Flooring Project, please visit the website: https://schoolflooring.az.gov.

Posted 02/19/2016
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