Policy topic

Maintenance

Subtopics

Provisions (18)

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FND.6Allowable & Unallowable Costs

Advancement and Technology Fund Allowable School Facility Uses

Alabama's Advancement and Technology Fund may support one-time expenditures for deferred maintenance, facility repair or improvement, school transportation, education technology, and insurance for public education facilities.

Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 28 · Program: Advancement and Technology Fund · Ala. Code § 29-9-4

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ADM.3.2Preventive Maintenance

District preventive maintenance activities must follow required schedules

School districts must schedule preventive maintenance activities quarterly, semi-annually, or annually according to the requirements applicable to each building component.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 14 · Program: Preventive Maintenance Program · A.R.S. § 15-2002

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PLN.4Maintenance Planning

Districts must review preventive maintenance plans with assigned SFOB liaison

School districts are required to meet with their assigned School Facilities Oversight Board liaison to review preventive maintenance plans.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 14 · Program: Preventive Maintenance Program · A.R.S. § 15-2002

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FND.6Allowable & Unallowable Costs

Districts must use BRG funds to restore deficient HVAC systems to compliance

When inspections find that HVAC systems are inadequately maintained and unable to meet minimum indoor conditions, districts must use Building Renewal Grant funds to restore compliance.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 34 · Program: Building Renewal Grant Fund; Preventive Maintenance Program · A.R.S. § 15-2002(K); A.R.S. § 41-5731

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ADM.3.2Preventive Maintenance

Districts must use standardized preventive maintenance templates and checklists

School districts must use standardized preventive maintenance templates and checklists made available through the School Facilities Division.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 14 · Program: Preventive Maintenance Program · A.R.S. § 15-2002

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CMP.9Compliance Reporting

Districts report completed preventive maintenance activities annually

School districts must submit annual preventive maintenance reporting by October 1 documenting maintenance activities completed during the previous fiscal year.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 29 · Program: Preventive Maintenance Program · A.R.S. § 15-2002(C)

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FND.1Maintenance & Operations Funding

Foundation Program OCE Funding for Facilities Operations and Maintenance

Alabama's Foundation Program provides state operating support for school facility maintenance and operations through its Other Current Expense allocation.

Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 25 · Program: Foundation Program — Other Current Expense · Ala. Code § 16-13-230 et seq.

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ADM.2Facility Operations

LEAs manage day-to-day school facility operations and maintenance

Arizona Local Education Agencies have authority and responsibility for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of public school facilities.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 12

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FND.1Maintenance & Operations Funding

OCE Support for Utilities, Repairs, Maintenance and General Operations

The Other Current Expense component of Alabama's Foundation Program supports non-instructional operating costs including utilities, repairs, maintenance, and other general operations.

Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 25 · Program: Foundation Program — Other Current Expense · Ala. Code § 16-13-230 et seq.

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FND.6Allowable & Unallowable Costs

Public School Fund Exclusion of Routine Maintenance and Operations

Routine maintenance and operational expenses are not allowable uses of Alabama Public School Fund capital allocations.

Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 27 · Program: Public School Fund Capital Program · Ala. Code § 16-13-234

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SUPState Support & Capacity Building

RAISE Facility Planning and Management Capacity Building

Alabama's RAISE initiative provides facility condition assessments, capital-planning support, financing guidance, and maintenance and operations training to high-need school districts as part of the federal SASI capacity-building initiative.

Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 15–16 · Program: Rural Assistance for Infrastructure and School Enhancement

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PLN.4Maintenance Planning

School districts must implement systematic preventive maintenance plans

Each Arizona school district must develop and implement a systematic preventive maintenance plan for critical building components, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, and specialized equipment.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 13–14 · Program: Preventive Maintenance Program · A.R.S. § 15-2002

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CMP.7Maintenance Inspection

School Facilities Division conducts or certifies five-year school building inspections

The School Facilities Division must inspect, contract with a third party to inspect, or certify school district self-inspections of school buildings at least once every five years, including review for compliance with routine preventive maintenance guidelines.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 29 · Program: Preventive Maintenance Program · A.R.S. § 41-5702(A)(3)

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SUP.10Guidance & Publications

School Facilities Division provides preventive-maintenance guidance and implementation resources

The School Facilities Division provides school districts with technical guidance and implementation resources for preventive maintenance, including information on building-component life expectancy, facilities maintenance planning guidance, and system-specific task sheets.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 14 · Program: Preventive Maintenance Program

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STD.5.3Drinking Water

School-operated on-site water systems must comply with public water system requirements

Arizona schools that operate their own on-site water systems, such as wells, are regulated as public water systems under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and must comply with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality requirements for water quality monitoring, reporting, and system maintenance.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 34 · Federal Safe Drinking Water Act

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SUP.1Technical Assistance

SFD provides preventive maintenance technical assistance

The School Facilities Division provides technical guidance, resources, and support to assist school districts with preventive maintenance best practices and compliance with facility adequacy requirements.

Arizona State Roles and Responsibilities for PK-12 Public School Facilities (2025), printed p. 14 · Program: Preventive Maintenance Program · A.R.S. § 15-2002(A)(8)

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CMP.2Project Approval

State Superintendent Approval for Projects of $750,000 or More

Construction or renovation projects submitted by a local board of education with an estimated cost of $750,000 or more must be submitted to the State Superintendent of Education for review and approval. The requirement includes qualifying major maintenance or repair work such as HVAC, roofing, and structural repairs.

Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 11 · Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-2-.01

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