School Planning

2020 Statewide Facility Needs Survey

DOWNLOAD the 2020 Facility Needs Survey

The 2020 FNS is a Microsoft Access Database.  The file size is large - approximately 55mb - and requires MS Access installed on a Windows PC.  Individual LEA database passcodes will be sent directly to Superintendents.

Completed surveys are due back on Friday, October 30, 2020.

Questions should be directed to Nathan Maune, AIA, via email:  nathan.maune@dpi.nc.gov
2020-21 Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund

DOWNLOAD the 2020 NBPSCF Grant Application

Application Deadline is September 15, 2020.

Questions should be directed to Nathan Maune, AIA, via email:  nathan.maune@dpi.nc.gov
COVID-19 Update

ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL of Design Reviews is now REQUIRED

Please provide electronic files (PDF format) for ALL PROJECTS currently under review to replace the paper documents previously submitted.
Please send all correspondence and design review submittals electronically – via email or download link – to Teri Williams at:  teri.williams@dpi.nc.gov
When submitting design reviews, please provide 3 PDF files:
  1. DPI Project Transmittal Form
  2. Drawings
  3. Specifications
Electronic Design Review Submittal  
PDF format - DPI Transmittal, Drawings, Specifications Electronic Submittal
Communication will be most efficient using email.
Contact Information    
Teri Williams Office Manager teri.williams@dpi.nc.gov
Nathan Maune, AIA Section Chief nathan.maune@dpi.nc.gov
Jon Long, AIA Architect jon.long@dpi.nc.gov
Roger Leeson, AIA Architect roger.leeson@dpi.nc.gov
Dennis Hilton, PE Structural Engineer dennis.hilton@dpi.nc.gov
Josh Burris, PE Mechanical Engineer josh.burris@dpi.nc.gov
Jon Jones, PE Electrical Engineer jonathan.jones@dpi.nc.gov

 

The School Planning Section of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction assists public schools, architects, and design teams in the planning and design of high quality school facilities that enhance education and provide lasting value to the children and citizens of North Carolina.

Project Planning

  • Facility Programming
  • Space Profiles
  • Site Selection
  • Design Guidelines
  • Cost Estimating
  • Demolition
  • Building Codes
  • Prototype School Designs
  • Statewide Facility Needs Survey

Design Review

  • School Planning professionals conduct design reviews for new schools, additions, and renovations.  Design reviews ensure that school facilities accommodate modern educational program requirements.  Project reviews encompass code compliance, life safety, longevity, durability, economy, and efficiency of building construction systems.  Comments address local program flexibility while providing accountability with regard to the State Board of Education's North Carolina Public Schools Facilities Guidelines.  Design review conferences are available at each design phase, offering design teams and school administrators the opportunity to meet with the School Planning staff of architects, engineers, and programmatic specialists.

School Construction

  • Construction Costs
  • Building Demolition
  • Modular Facilities

Capital Funding

  • PSBCF — Public School Building Capital Fund
  • NBPSCF — Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund
  • ADM Corporate Tax Revenue
  • Equipment Grants
  • Federal Funding
  • Technology Fund
  • School Bonds
  • Hurricane Recovery

Legislative References

  • NC Laws governing school construction

External Resources

  • Green Ribbon Schools — U.S. Department of Education
  • A4LE — Association for Learning Environments
  • NCSF — National Council on School Facilities
  • External Planning Resources
  • School Closing Procedures
  • Archived Publications

Residential Campuses

  • WNCSD — Western NC School for the Deaf, Morganton, NC
  • ENCSD — Eastern NC School for the Deaf, Wilson, NC
  • GMS — Governor Morehead School for the Blind, Raleigh, NC
  • NCCAT — North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Cullowhee, NC
  • NCCAT — North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Ocracoke, NC

Prototype Designs

  • School Planning maintains a central clearinghouse of Prototype School Designs in accordance with the requirements of G.S. 115C-521.

Contact Information

Teri Williams Office Manager 984-236-2921
teri.williams@dpi.nc.gov
Nathan Maune, AIA Section Chief 984-236-2919
nathan.maune@dpi.nc.gov
Jon Long, AIA Architect 984-236-2923
jon.long@dpi.nc.gov
Roger Leeson, AIA Architect 984-236-2925
roger.leeson@dpi.nc.gov
Dennis Hilton, PE Structural Engineer 984-236-2922
dennis.hilton@dpi.nc.gov
Josh Burris, PE Mechanical Engineer 984-236-2924
josh.burris@dpi.nc.gov
Jonathan Jones, PE Electrical Engineer 984-236-2918
jonathan.jones@dpi.nc.gov

 

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