b'on issues pertaining to school facilitiesand construction of public schools in orderFacility plans and programs for non-high and funding for school construction.to achieve reduced maintenance andschool districts.On the other hand, TACs primaryoperation costs.Determinations of remote and necessary function is to enhance the level of expertProviding expertise and advice onschools.advice provided to the Office of thetechnical matters related to theI would say that through the years Superintendent of Public Instructionconstruction, modification, andbeing involved within the TAC brings an (OSPI) on technical issues related tomaintenance of school facilitiesinteresting reflection of many cyclical school facilities.throughout the state.topics within school building construction Technical Advisory CommitteeFacilitating communication betweenand facilities maintenance that provided TAC is the culmination of a two-yearOSPI and professional organizations onsome conclusions in being helpful to long-effort to reconstitute the Schooltechnical issues.term cost of ownership. Facilities Advisory Board (SFAB). TACRepresenting field conditions and schoolThe TAC agenda for each meeting is comprised of members appointeddistricts.covers a broad range of topics that relate by OSPI and was initially impaneled byRecommending changes to enhance andto School Facilities and programs. The transition of the SFAB membership intoimprove service to school districts. web site https://ospi.k12.wa.us/policy-TAC. TAC members represent variousCitizens Advisory Panel (CAP) advisesfunding/school-buildings-facilities organizations and industries involvedand makes recommendations to OSPIhas all the programs that are helpful in with the construction and preservationregarding: guiding a school district within a specific of schools. The primary function of theprogram or grant of interest or at least TAC is to provide technical assistanceSchool facilities. give you a base line and pathway to find and advice to OSPI, which includes theFunding for school construction. the right person to contact. following responsibilities:Joint planning and financing of Promoting cost effective planning, design,educational facilities. continued next pageQUALITY SERVICE SINCE 1952 24/7EMERGENCY SERVICE ON ALL DOORS THATWE SELLSales, Installation,1-800-321-6394 Commercial Overhead DoorsMaintenance www.cressydoor.com Pedestrian DoorsSeattle206-632-0533 Finish Hardware206-632-1314fax Automatic DoorsKent253-887-9135 Hollow Metal Doors 253-887-9108fax Grocery Store DoorsHigh Performance Doors Everett425-259-0103 FireplacesTacoma253-473-6030WAMOA JOURNALSPRING 2025 37'