Start building positive community relations now for projects that you will need to sell five years from now. Continually educate the community about enrollment trends and maintenance issues. Get to know your architects, engineers and contractors before hiring them, and make sure you can all get along. This relationship is vital to the success of the project. Get everyone involved especially teachers.
Teachers are important members of the community.
When a teacher complains about a poorly managed building project, it can have a devastating effect on the acceptance of future projects. If you have an existing bond issue, consider renewing it rather than retiring it. This is a great way to continue to fund building and renovation projects without increasing taxes. Timing is the key. Consider the community s sentiment regarding your district s schools, and use it to your advantage.