ThePublicSchoolFacilitiesPlan-Sarasota.pdfVIP

The Public School Facilities Plan INTENT AND PURPOSE The purpose of the Public School Facilities Chapter is to coordinate the provision of public schools with the long-range planning efforts of the City of Sarasota, Sarasota County, and the other municipalities located within Sarasota County. It is the intent of the School Board of Sarasota County and the local governments to ensure school capacity is available to serve student that result from population growth. Sarasota’s Strategic Plan Goals In 2004, the City Commission adopted “Sarasota’s Approach to Strategic Planning”, which provides the foundation for the Strategic Plan and six Strategic Goals that play a role in establishing the Public School Facilities Chapter: “A responsible and accessible government that has sound financial and administrative practices.” “Viable, safe and diverse neighborhoods and businesses that work together.” “An economically sustainable community.” “Well maintained and future-oriented infrastructure.” Florida Statutory Requirements The Public School Facilities Chapter is intended to meet the requirements of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and Rule 9J-5.025 (Public School Facilities Element for Public School Concurrency), Florida Administrative Code. Organization of the Public School Facilities Chapter The Public School Facilities Plan consists of a Goal followed by Objectives and Action Strategies pursuant to the Goal. The Objectives address the following topics: Objective 1. Coordination and Consistency; Objective 2. School Siting Criteria and Infrastructure; Objective 3.