Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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This bill subjects both members and employees of the School Facilities Board to Arizona laws on conflicts of interest for public employees. Restrictions are placed on employees regarding financial interests. The SFB is also required to develop and implement policies and procedures that do the following: = Ensure school districts are notified in a uniform manner of board services and the funds provided by the board for facility construction, renovation, and repair projects. The SFB must provide at least one annual communication to districts and it must develop and maintain a list of district officials who are responsible for facilities management. = Establish a project eligibility assessment for all projects submitted for Building Renewal Grant funding or emergency deficiencies correction funding. They must also establish standardized criteria for project eligibility. |