It is the policy of the DeKalb County Board of Education to ensure that essential and adequate facilities are provided for quality educational programs and that an adequate plan is developed and maintained for the protection of school property.
- Buildings
By appropriate committees and with the assistance of architects and engineers, contractors, agencies of the State Department of Education, and others who may be consulted, the Superintendent of Schools shall develop recommendations for plans and specifications to ensure the adequate and economical construction and equipping of classrooms, libraries, laboratories, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, and all other school facilities.
- Maintenance
The Superintendent shall administer the plans to repair buildings and equipment and to improve school grounds, whether performed by District personnel or performed under contract with agencies, companies, or individuals.
- Plant Services
The Department of Plant Services shall provide maintenance and operation services for the District. These services shall include maintenance of school buildings, grounds, and equipment, construction and renovation of facilities, and other services which may be necessary.
- Renovations
Plans for renovating school buildings and other facilities and improving the grounds shall be developed to maintain appropriate standards for the school facilities, and finances for these plans shall be authorized when funds are available.
- Protection
Each building administrator shall develop an adequate plan for the protection of school property from fire, vandalism, misuse, malicious mischief, or inclement weather. This plan shall include proper key control and adequate protection of equipment, materials, records, and money. All property assigned to a school or facility must be clearly identified as “Property of the DeKalb County Board of Education.”
- Control
A perpetual, accumulative inventory record shall be maintained in each facility with the responsibility for this inventory assigned to a member of the administrative staff. The school system shall be reimbursed for any property lost or damaged through negligence.
Legal References
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0261 — Common minimum facility requirements (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 45-13-0051 — Documents in public buildings (Lexis)