The Ohio School Design Manual

The Ohio School Design Manual is a comprehensive set of standard guidelines for the design of school facilities. The manual was developed by OSFC staff, in cooperation with architects and nationally recognized educational planners. The design manual sets necessary minimum standards of quality for the state’s educational facilities and provides a flexible set of guidelines to serve the diverse needs of local school communities and the children they serve. The design manual is updated annually.

A complete copy of the Ohio School Design Manual is available either in a 2 volume set or on CD-ROM. The cost is $100 for the 2 volume set or $10 for the CD.

To order - download the order form or contact the Commission at 614-466-6290.

Newsletters

OSFC Insider - April 2008 issue
OSFC Insider - December 2007 issue
OSFC Quality Focus - July 2008 issue
OSFC Quality Focus -May 2008 issue
OSFC Quality Focus - January 2008 issue

 

Brochures

Green Schools

Rebuilding Ohio Schools

How Does the Funding Work?

Renovate or Build New?

Ohio School Design Manual (OSDM)

Building in Safety

Planning Your School Building Project: Putting the Pieces Together ( 2007-2008 Edition)

This manual is a comprehensive guide to the school facilities planning and construction process.  The documents are arranged to follow the general project timeline.

          Download By Section

00 - Cover and Table of Contents

01 - Introduction and Foreword (Revised 04/28/2008)

02 - Preplanning (Revised 04/28/2008)

03 - Planning Approval and Funding

04 - Contracting

05 - Design (Revised 04/28/2008)

06 - Bidding

07 - Construction

08 - Occupancy

09 - Post Occupancy

10 - Appendix

 

Eligibility Ranking Lists

FY08 Equity Ranking List by Rank Order
FY08 Equity Ranking LIst by School District
FY08 Equity Ranking List for Joint Vocational School Districts
FY07 Equity Ranking List by Rank Order
FY07 Equity Ranking List by School District

FY07 Equity Ranking List for Joint Vocational School Districts

Annual Reports

2007 Annual Report
2006 Annual Report
2005 Annual Report
2004 Annual Report
2003 Annual Report

2002 Annual Report

2001 Annual Report

2000 Annual Report

1999 Annual Report

1998 Annual Report

Groundbreaking and Dedications Tool Kit

Groundbreaking and school dedication ceremonies are exciting and memorable events.  This tool kit helps districts plan for these special days.

 

OSFC Resource Guide

This is an overview of OSFC programs and operations.

Appropriations History
This document provides a synopsis of school facilities funding in Ohio from 1998 through the present.