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20-A ME Rev Stat § 15906 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15906. Suits challenging school bond issues, security required

 §15906. Suits challenging school bond issues, security required In any action challenging the validity of the issuance of bonds for a school construction project authorized and approved under this chapter, or seeking to enjoin the commencement, construction or completion of any such school construction project, the following shall apply.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]1.  The plaintiff to provide security.  If the court has granted a motion to dismiss or has granted summary judgment against the plaintiff, the court may require the plaintiff to provide security during the period of any appeal from that judgment to cover any costs or damages as may be incurred or suffered by any party resulting from delay of the project, including any loss of purchasing power during the period of delay.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 2.  The amount of security.  In determining the amount of security to be required, the court shall consider a recognized index of building costs, the consumer price index and other relevant evidence concerning the cost of the project and the estimated period of delay during the appeal.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15907 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15907. Payment

 §15907. Payment 1.  Payment of State's share.  The state allocation for debt service costs must be paid by the commissioner to each unit according to that unit's debt retirement schedule and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.   A. For all current and future debt service costs payable by a school administrative unit to the Maine Municipal Bond Bank, the state allocation for debt service costs must be paid by the commissioner to the bond bank or its designated trustee one business day prior to the date of the unit's next debt service cost payment as outlined in the unit's debt retirement schedule and in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. If the payment date falls on a Monday, payment must be made to the bond bank on the preceding Friday.   [PL 1997, c. 787, §10 (NEW).]B. At least 60 days prior to the date of the school administrative unit's next debt service cost as outlined in the unit's debt retirement schedule, the commissioner shall inform the bond bank as to the unit's state share of debt service for its next debt service payment.   [PL 1997, c. 787, §10 (NEW).][PL 1997, c. 787, §10 (AMD).] 2.  Payment of local share.  A school administrative unit shall pay the local share of their project costs.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 3.  Local funds not included in state-local allocation.   [PL 1985, c. 248, §7 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 426, §4 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 248, §7 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 787, §10 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15908 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15908. Design limits

 §15908. Design limits 1.  Technical assistance.  In order to provide the technical assistance required by the state board in assessing proposed school construction projects, the department may contract for the services of a professional engineer whenever the department is not employing qualified personnel on a full-time basis.   [PL 2019, c. 398, §39 (AMD).] 2.  Energy conservation standards.  The state board shall approve only those projects which have been designed in accordance with rigorous standards for the conservation of energy.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 3.  Life-cycle costs.  The department may not approve the plans and specifications of a project that does not meet the requirements of Title 5, chapter 153, subchapter 1-A.   [PL 2019, c. 398, §40 (AMD).] 4.  Consistent siting.  The state board shall adopt criteria governing applications under this chapter to direct construction projects for new schools to areas determined suitable under the provisions of Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter II, by the municipality within which the project will be located. The board may not require a minimum contiguous parcel size for the project as a condition of approval.   [PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 721, Pt. H, §1 (AFF).] 5.  Backup energy generators.  In the case of a school construction project in which the school is expected to be used as a community shelter, the state board may approve only those projects designed to accommodate backup energy generators.   [PL 2005, c. 634, §9 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 721, §B1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 721, §H1 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 634, §9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. B, §22 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 398, §§39, 40 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15908-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15908-B. Heating systems

 §15908-B. Heating systems In approving school construction projects, the state board shall ensure that school administrative units have considered heating systems that use renewable, locally sourced wood-based fuels and that benefit the State's economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions in all planning and design for new or substantially renovated schools or school buildings subject to state board approval.   [PL 2019, c. 53, §1 (NEW).]As used in this section, "substantially renovated" has the same meaning as in section 15908‑A, subsection 1.   [PL 2019, c. 53, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 53, §1 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15909 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15909. Financing

 §15909. Financing 1.  Rate of construction aid.   [PL 2011, c. 678, Pt. C, §4 (RP).] 2.  Bonds.  A school administrative unit shall sell bonds in its name for the total cost of a school construction project minus the amounts listed in paragraph A. Bond sales must be consistent with rules adopted or amended by the state board.   A. The amount to be bonded must be determined as follows. The total cost of the project must be reduced by:   (2) Proceeds from insured losses;   (3) Money from federal sources; and   (4) Other noneducational funds, except gifts and money from federal revenue sharing sources.   [PL 2011, c. 678, Pt. C, §5 (AMD).]B. A school administrative unit may borrow money for projects in anticipation of bond sales. Borrowing must be consistent with rules adopted or amended by the state board.   [PL 2011, c. 678, Pt. C, §5 (AMD).][PL 2011, c. 678, Pt. C, §5 (AMD).] 3.  Deductions; cost of project.  Proceeds from insured losses, money from federal sources and other noneducational funds must be deducted from the total cost of a school construction project to determine the amount on which the state's share must be calculated. Proceeds from gifts or moneys from federal revenue sharing sources must be treated as local appropriations.   [PL 2011, c. 678, Pt. C, §6 (AMD).] 4.  Construction projects approved in fiscal year 1984-85.   [PL 2011, c. 678, Pt. C, §7 (RP).] 5.  Records.  All records for a school construction project must be kept for 7 years after the final compliance review.   [PL 2013, c. 167, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).] 6.  Compliance review.  All records for state-funded school construction projects must be reviewed for compliance by department staff or certified public accountants under contract with the department.   [PL 2013, c. 167, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 426, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 248, §§8-10 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 506, §§B17,18 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 402, §A133 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 803, §§3,5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 678, Pt. A, §8 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 678, Pt. C, §§4-7 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 167, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15910 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15910. Requirements

 §15910. Requirements The following requirements shall apply to a school construction project.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]1.  Applications.  An application for approval of a project shall include the information required by the state board.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 2.  Reports.  A school administrative unit shall file:   A. A copy of the debt retirement schedule with the commissioner as soon as bonds are sold; and   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]B. A final report on a project to include any information the commissioner may require. This report shall be made within the time specified by rule by the commissioner.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).][PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 3.  Penalty.  Failure to submit accurate reports within specified times shall be deemed sufficient cause for withholding school construction aid until the school administrative unit complies.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 4.  Time of signing.  A school administrative unit may not sign a contract for construction or begin construction until the final plans and specifications have been approved by the commissioner, the Bureau of General Services, the Department of Health and Human Services and the State Fire Marshal.   [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. B, §23 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. B, §23 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15911 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15911. Community services; conditions of approval

 §15911. Community services; conditions of approval The state board may approve construction of school buildings without obligating the State to pay a share of the costs of those buildings, if those portions are to be constructed to fulfill a community service need.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]1.  Community service.  "Community service" means a service which does not fulfill an educational purpose or which is not restricted to a school-age population.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 2.  Breakdown of costs.  If construction of facilities to meet a community service need occurs in conjunction with a school construction project, the board shall:   A. Require a breakdown of costs for the entire project; and   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]B. Approve a plan as to how operating costs, including repairs, shall be shared by agreement between the municipal officers and the school board.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).][PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 3.  Findings.  The state board's finding shall become a part of the certificate of approval and shall be the basis on which all costs shall be apportioned between the municipality and the school administrative unit for as long as that portion of the project shall:   A. Continue to serve that community need; and   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]B. Remain under the control of persons other than the school board.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).][PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 4.  Application.  An application from a school administrative unit for approval of a school construction project shall include evidence that approval will result in meeting or helping to meet the total construction and program needs of the area to be served.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15912 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15912. Inspection of facility; compliance

 §15912. Inspection of facility; compliance If it appears that a school administrative unit has failed to maintain a school facility which protects the health, welfare and safety of the persons utilizing the facility, the commissioner may cause an inspection to be made. The commissioner shall notify the school administrative unit of the findings of the investigation and of any changes to be made. The school administrative unit shall make the changes promptly. If it fails to make the changes, it shall be liable to the penalties provided in section 6801.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15913 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15913. School bus shelters

 §15913. School bus shelters   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]1.  Placement.  School bus shelters for school children, when approved by the school board of the unit in which they are located, may be placed or maintained outside the right-of-way and at least 33 feet from the center line of a highway.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 2.  Requirement.  A shelter shall be:   A. Constructed of steel or other durable material with concrete floor raised above ground level;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]B. Kept clean, well painted or otherwise suitably maintained at all times; and   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]C. Kept free from snow.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]3.  Removal.  The school board may order its removal if it does not meet these requirements.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15914 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15914. Current fiscal year funding (REPEALED)

 §15914. Current fiscal year funding (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 426, §7 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 248, §§11,12 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 803, §§4,5 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15915-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15915-A. Telecommunications service agreements

 §15915-A. Telecommunications service agreements 1.  Service agreements.  The governing bodies of school administrative units and career and technical education regions are authorized to enter into agreements for not more than 10 years with private entities such as telecommunications service providers to purchase telecommunications services, including services for interactive audio and visual communication and transmission of data for educational purposes.   [PL 1997, c. 664, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 545, §5 (REV).] 2.  Interlocal agreements.  The governing bodies of school administrative units and career and technical education regions are authorized to enter into interlocal agreements in accordance with Title 30-A, chapter 115 and may organize or cause to be organized joint boards and legal entities including public nonprofit corporations under Title 13, chapter 81 and Title 13-B to purchase telecommunications services and to acquire customer premise telecommunications, as defined by the Public Utilities Commission, and related technology equipment.   [PL 1997, c. 664, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 545, §5 (REV).] 3.  Legal and tax status.  The interlocal agreement must provide for appointment or election of each member of a joint board or governing body of a legal entity formed under this section by the governing body of one or more of the constituent members of the interlocal agreement. The joint board or governing body of the legal entity formed may purchase telecommunications services and acquire, purchase, lease and lease-purchase customer premise telecommunications and related technology equipment on behalf of the constituent members of the interlocal agreement. Customer premise telecommunications and related technology equipment acquired by the joint board or governing board of the legal entity formed are deemed to be public school property for all purposes. A lease-purchase agreement for customer premise telecommunications and related technology equipment constitutes a proper public purpose and the interest or interest component of income derived from the lease-purchase agreement is exempt from taxation in this State. The net earnings of the joint board or governing body of the legal entity formed may not inure to the benefit of any private person. If the joint board or legal entity formed is dissolved, the distribution of all property owned by the joint board or legal entity formed must be determined by the joint board or governing body of the legal entity formed and may not inure to the benefit of any private person.   [PL 1997, c. 664, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 664, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 545, §5 (REV).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15916 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15916. Federal construction aid

 §15916. Federal construction aid The state board shall be the designated agency to administer any federal funds made available to assist in the construction of facilities for schools, educational programs or institutions of higher education.   [PL 1987, c. 402, Pt. A, §135 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 402, §A135 (NEW).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15917 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15917. School facilities inventory

 §15917. School facilities inventory 1.  Inventory.   [PL 2011, c. 171, §10 (RP).] 2.  Data base established.  The department shall establish and maintain a school facilities data base. The data base must be available for inclusion in the education information system maintained by the Education Research Institute and established in section 10.   [PL 1995, c. 632, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Inventory updated.  The department shall update information from the inventory at least every 3 years.   [PL 1995, c. 632, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 632, §3 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 171, §10 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 15918 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 609: SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION|20-A §15918. Maintenance and capital improvement plan assistance

 §15918. Maintenance and capital improvement plan assistance The department, within existing resources, shall support facility maintenance and capital planning training for school administrative units.   [PL 2013, c. 506, §18 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 787, §11 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 506, §18 (RPR).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 16101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 611: CONDEMNATION|20-A §16101. Authority for condemnation

 §16101. Authority for condemnation 1.  Conditions.  A school administrative unit may condemn land for the construction or enlargement of school buildings and playgrounds when:   A. The owner of the property refuses to sell;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]B. The parties are unable to agree on a price within 60 days of the first offer; or   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]C. The owner of the property resides outside the State and has no authorized agent or attorney within the State.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).][PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 2.  School administrative units.  The following school administrative units may condemn land for school construction:   A. Municipalities;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]B. School administrative districts or regional school units; and   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).]C. Community school districts.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).][PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).] 3.  Restrictions.  A school administrative unit may not condemn lots exceeding 25 acres for one project.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 16102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 611: CONDEMNATION|20-A §16102. Procedures

 §16102. Procedures 1.  Authority to condemn.  When the location of a school lot has been legally determined by a school administrative unit, the land may be condemned:   A. In a municipality by the municipal officer;   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]B. In a school administrative district or a regional school unit by a school board; and   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §5 (AMD).]C. In a community school district by the district board of trustees.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).][PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §5 (AMD).] 2.  Appraisal.  Damages for condemnation shall be determined:   A. As provided for laying out town ways for municipalities; or   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]B. As provided for laying out county ways in Title 23, sections 2052 and 2054, for school administrative districts, regional school units and community school districts, except that notice need not be given to the Department of Transportation.   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §6 (AMD).][PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §6 (AMD).] 3.  Payment of damages.  The school board may take lots for school construction after payment of these damages. If the owner of the condemned property resides outside the State the damages shall be deposited in the municipal treasury for municipalities and in the county treasury for other school administrative units.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 4.  Description.  The school board shall cause a plan and description of the lots, as they have laid them out, to be recorded in the registry of deeds where the land lies, within 30 days of payment or deposit of damages.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 5.  Notice.  The school board shall serve on the owner a certified copy of the vote directing the condemnation. This notice shall be served according to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §§5, 6 (AMD).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 16103 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 611: CONDEMNATION|20-A §16103. Reversion (REPEALED)

 §16103. Reversion (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 422, §24 (RP).
20-A ME Rev Stat § 16104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION|Part 7: SCHOOL FINANCE|Chapter 611: CONDEMNATION|20-A §16104. Appeals

 §16104. Appeals If the owner is aggrieved at the damages awarded that owner under this chapter, the owner may appeal to the Superior Court of the county in which the land or any part of it lies.   [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §25 (COR).]1.  Procedure.  The owner shall file a complaint in the court and serve the school administrative unit with a copy within 90 days of the date of recording of the description of the lot in the registry of deeds. The complaint shall set forth substantially the facts, but shall not state the amount of the damages previously awarded to the owner.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 2.  Determination of damages.  The damages may be determined in the Superior Court by a committee of reference if the parties so agree, or by a jury verdict.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 3.  Costs.  If the damages are increased, the school administrative unit shall pay the damages and costs; otherwise, the costs shall be paid by the appellant.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 4.  Committee of reference compensation.  A committee of reference shall be allowed a reasonable compensation for its services. This compensation shall be fixed by the court upon the presentation of its report and paid from the county treasury upon the certificate of the clerk of courts.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 5.  Further appeal.  An appeal may be taken by a party from the judgment of the court to the Supreme Judicial Court.   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 806, §102 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §25 (COR).