Currently no incentive for renovation - if we recommended to have renovations in mix dollar for dollar with new school construction. Most communities would probably look at doing a study on renovations vs. new construction. What elements should the initial look have in order to determine which way construction should go. Second, needs for the community. Along with application materials - the preliminary assessment could be part of the package and during the site visit.
Locals can choose to build new but the State can approve only up to the renovation cost.
Compete where the bulk of your project is. Feel current process too fragmented. Replacement of leased space. Small projects couldn't compete with larger projects when looking at need. Or levels by dollars.