Facilities Department
What departments are under facilities?
Planning & Engineering, Finance, Building Services, Sustainability , Environmental and Energy, Alterations and Repairs, Strategic Initiatives
What is the Green New Deal for Boston Public Schools?
The GND for BPS is Mayor Wu’s initiative to accelerate the pace of school construction and renovation projects so that every student has access to a high-quality student experience
What is project prioritization?
This term refers to the process of determining which school construction projects should be funded first based on urgency and need.
What is a renovation?
This type of construction project involves significant changes to the structure of a school building.
How many open schools do we have?
We have 123 schools
What is a Facilities Mgmt PM’s role?
The role of Project Managers includes design, managing, and execution of a project as assigned by the Project Director. They lead and oversee construction projects; working to develop a plan, create a project time frame, distribute resources, and ensure timely completion. Additionally, they work with internal and external partners to ensure successful execution and completion.
When was the BPS School Renaming Policy last updated (provide the year)?
2024
What is a Strategic Initiative PM’s role?
Strategic Initiatives Project Managers support the City of Boston's Public Facilities Department with BPS-related capital projects, ensuring that the expertise of our peers and the needs of Boston Public Schools is prioritized in each project.
What are building codes?
Ensuring that school buildings comply with these regulations is crucial for safety and legality
What is a Capital Budget?
This is the total amount of money allocated for capital projects, including school renovations and new buildings
What is the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
This regulation ensures that public buildings are accessible to individuals with disabilities. All BPS Buildings had an ADA assessment conducted in 2022.
The Building Experience Score is a measure of the degree to which a physical building can provide the High-Quality Student Experience, grounded in what our community said they wanted to be true for all students. 4 is the highest, 0 is the lowest. True or False: The Building Experience includes data from the Facilities Condition Assessment.
True. The metric "Facilities Score" is comprised of data from the FCA, and rolls up into the overall Building Experience Score. The other categories are Learning Spaces, [Spaces for] Wellness and Enrichment, and [Spaces for] Caring Adults
What is a project plan?
A document that outlines the scope, cost and schedule for a project.
What is a Request for Proposal (RFP)?
This type of document outlines the technical specifications and requirements for construction projects before bidding.
How many countries has our new Chief Operating Officer traveled to?
23
What is a Facilities Condition Assessment?
The Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) is an objective, industry-standard analysis of building conditions conducted by a third-party vendor, Bureau Veritas from Spring of 2022 through Summer of 2023. The data collected from these assessments will help to better understand the state of facilities across the district and provide more accurate and robust facilities information, including current conditions, useful life estimates, replacement costs, and detailed asset inventory across the district.
How many of our 119 schools have a Building Experience Score of 2 or lower?
70
What is 21st-century learning design?
This concept involves ensuring that capital projects incorporate modern learning environments that support flexible and innovative teaching methods.
What is the Boston Inspectional Services Department (ISD)?
This department ensures that construction projects comply with local building codes and zoning laws. All BPS projects should obtain the appropriate permits.
What is the oldest school building in the district?
Snowden International High School built in 1885
What is the Facilities 10 year Infrastructure Plan?
The plan for us includes modernizing the district to be in compliance with all of our goals moving forward. Those goals include, but are not limited to, building health, accessibility (ADA Compliance), modernization, green infrastructure, inclusion and space efficiency
The big goal of the Long-Term Facilities Plan is to expand access to the high-quality student experience close to home. A necessary step is matching enrollment to the number of buildings - so, closures, mergers, and consolidations. In the Long-Term Facilities Plan, the district committed to making these announcements on what timeline
The district committed to new announcements annually (or an 18 month cycle)
What is a project close out?
The end of a project when the newly constructed school building is handed over to the client, complete with final inspections and approvals. The most recent example of this is JQUS. Once PFD has finalized all components of the project, the building will be handed over to BPS. At that point any new issues become our responsibility.
What is the organization that mandates Safety Regulations?
Occupation, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
How many newly installed water foundations are there in the district?
690 filtered water bottle refill stations have been installed as part of the Drinking Water Access Initiative. Across 88 schools