Modernizations

School modernizations in the District of Columbia are managed through a collaboration between the Department of General Services (DGS) and District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), and involve the renovation, update, historic preservation, overhaul or, in some instances, the razing and re-construction of a DCPS facility to better align a school's design with its evolving programmatic needs. 

A key component of a school modernization project is the establishment and implementation of a School Improvement Team (SIT) during the planning and design phase of the project. Throughout the planning, design and construction phases, the SIT is engaged to provide DCPS and DGS with feedback. 

Role of DC Public Schools

• Analyzes programming requirements, develops Education Specifications, leads commuity engagement and reviews and approves design choices to ensure alignment with programming and Ed Spec requirements

Role of the Department of General Services (DGS) 

• Leads Request for Proposal (RFP) process and selected architects, contractors and sub-contractors throughout all phases of planning, design and construction; Provides technical and project management facilitation expertise

Role of School/Facilities Improvement Team (SIT/FIT)

• Provides extensive feedback on design and construction choices during the planning, design and construction phases of a modernization, addition or expansion project; Represents the school and community's interest through the project lifecycle; Communicates project updates out through the respective networks of its members

Capital Improvement Plan Process

Capital Improvement Plan Prioritization

• Click Here to find out how school modernizations will be prioritized for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024 and beyond (2022 PACE Re-Calculation model)