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Blog - Resource spotlight
Jeff Vincent, Director, National Center on School Infrastructure
To help overcome hurdles for conducting Facility Condition Assessments and build local district capacity, the National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI) is pleased to launch 3 new tools: a Facility Condition Assessment Manual; a Facility Condition Assessment Workbook; and a Facility Condition Assessment Scope Definition Worksheet.
resource - Guide/Tool
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI), National Council on School Facilities (NCSF), Sturtz & Company
This instruction manual outlines the standards, policies, and procedures established for the management of internal Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) services for educational facilities. A companion Excel-based workbook for collecting FCA data is available for download.
Blog - Voices from the field
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
Melanie Drerup reflects on the role that the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission plays in supporting local school districts after serving as Chief Planning Officer for 31 years.
Blog - Voices from the field
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
For Guy Bliesner, school safety isn’t just about video surveillance and “hardened” buildings. It's about ensuring that every layer of security supports the ultimate mission of education.
resource - Guide/Tool
James Hand, Fargo Public Schools
This worksheet is designed to help local school districts draft an RFP (Request for Proposals) for a public school district-wide facility condition assessment (FCA).
Blog - Voices from the field
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
In the heart of California’s Central Valley, Brad Rohrbach is reimagining what it means to serve a community—not just by managing school district budgets and facilities, but by weaving together learning, opportunity, and partnerships in ways that are both visionary and practical.
resource - Guide/Tool
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
Watch this webinar, hosted by NCSI on Nov. 13, 2025, to learn about master planning best practices, including the role of education specifications, and to hear lessons and insights from Boston Public Schools.
resource - Research/Report
21st Century School Fund (21CSF), National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
This report provides a detailed overview of California's roles and responsibilities regarding public elementary and secondary (PK-12) school facilities.
resource - Research/Report
21st Century School Fund (21CSF), National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
This report provides a detailed overview of Massachusetts' roles and responsibilities regarding public elementary and secondary (PK-12) school facilities.
Blog - Resource spotlight
UndauntedK12
How schools heat and cool their buildings affects student health, learning, and costs. As temperatures rise, legacy heating and cooling systems struggle to keep up - leading to uncomfortable classrooms, lower test scores, and school closures.