Learn More

• Download the full survey report: Capital Requirements Survey
  
• Download the full site assessment report: Colorado School Facility Assessment
  
• Download Draft Resolutions
  
• Colorado Department of Education Capital Construction Grants division
  
• State Auditor's report on school capital funding in Colorado (May 2003)
  
• SB06-065: Concerning the capital construction needs of Colorado.
  Sponsored by Senator Sue Windels and Representative Wes McKinley

Donnell-Kay Foundation Research

• Recommendations for a State School Capital Funding Program in Colorado
• Funding for K-12 Capital in Colorado
• Colorado's Public School Capital Construction Grant Program
• The State's Role in K-12 Capital Funding

Public School Capital Construction Funding in the National Spotlight

• School Facilities: Condition of America's Schools; United States General Accounting Office (GAO) 1995
• School Facilities: America's Schools Report Differing Conditions; United States General Accounting Office (GAO) 1996
• Conditions of America's Public School Facilities; National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) 2000
• Crampton and Thompson, "The Condition of America's Schools: A National Disgrace," School Business Affairs (December 2001)

Colorado Information

• Colorado Office of the State Auditor (May 2003)
• Information about Giardino versus the State Board of Education

School Condition and Student Performance

• Mark Schneider, "Do School Facilities Affect Academic Outcomes?" National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (November 2002)

General Resources

• Education Facilities
  Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education's National Library of Education, the NCEF acquires, manages, and disseminates information relating to the nation's school personnel and allied professionals who plan, design, construct, as well as maintain educational facilities. The site includes links related to Internet resources.
  
• www.InfrastructureUSA.org is a nonprofit web site and online community focusing on all infrastructure issues and generating a dynamic national conversation about America’s deteriorating civil infrastructure. The" Infra Blog" generates thoughtful debate. "Show Us Your Infra" is an opportunity to share your stills, video and stories. The Infra Poll question is now open for voting.