Frequently Asked Questions

Ohio School Facilities Commission Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Q1.
How does OSFC rank districts?

Q2.
How are contractors chosen?

Q3.
Who is on the Ohio School Facilities Commission?

Q4. Where can I obtain a copy of the Ohio School Design Manual?

Q5. How does my firm qualify to perform design or construction services on a school facilities project managed by OSFC?

Q6. Does OSFC pay for computers?

Q7. How do we find an EDGE firm for our project?

Q8. How can we raise our local share?

Q9. What is a Locally Funded Initiative (LFI)?

Q10. How does OSFC determine how much local match is required?

Q11. If our district is offered funding and we choose to defer, what happens?

Q12. What are the legal requirements/goals?

Q13. What is EDGE?

Q14. How are the design firms selected for OSFC-funded projects?

Q15. What is “swing space?”

Q16. What is the projected life span of an OSFC building?

Q17. How does OSFC allocate spaces within the school?

Q18. Why doesn’t OSFC pay for auditoriums?

Q19. What is commissioning? Is it required?

Q20. What is a Maintenance Plan Advisor?

Q21. What is a maintenance plan?

Q22. How do we select a site on which to build? What factors need to be considered?

Q23. How does OSFC project enrollment for my district?

Q24. What is the minimum size of an OSFC funded school?

Q25. What is the two-thirds guideline?

Q26. What does OSFC look for in the building assessment?

Q27. Does OSFC pay for community engagement?

Q28. What is the Master Facility Plan (MFP)?

Q29. What is the role of the Construction Manager?

Q30. How are Construction Managers and Regional Planning Coordinators selected?

Q31. What is the role of the Regional Program Consultant (RPC)?

Q32. What is the role of the Project Administrator?

Q33. What does OSFC do?

Q34. How can I find out more about OSFC’s programs?

Q35. Does OSFC determine curriculum?

Q36. What is the Ohio School Design Manual?

Q37. How does OSFC decide what buildings to renovate and which ones to replace with new buildings?

Q38. How long does the design and construction process take?

Q39. How long will it take for our district to receive funding from the state?

Q40. How can I get involved in my district's school building project?

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