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Blomenkamp, M (2011) A program evaluation of the building construction of Bellevue Elementary School for the Bellevue Public Schools, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Nebraska at Omaha.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: population; security; construction project; schools; building process; financing; policy; safety; architect; employee
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/912032107
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this study was the identification of data to be used in creating a process to be employed in future construction in the Bellevue Public School District. Use of a process will enable the district to become more efficient, effective, and financially responsible in future construction projects. In this quantitative study, Michael Patton's Utilization Focused Evaluation (UFE) Program Evaluation model was used. The population included Central Office Administration in the Bellevue Public Schools including the lead architect, and faculty and staff members from Bellevue Elementary School. Archival data including board policy for the Bellevue Public Schools, school board meeting minutes, utility bills, and appraisal surveys were used to evaluate the school district's construction practices. The study also included comparison of appraisal data from surveys administered to Central Office Administration including the lead architect, Bellevue Elementary School certified employees and Bellevue Elementary School classified employees. The analysis of this program evaluation included descriptive statistics, appraisal survey data, and an analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results of this program evaluation indicate: (1) criteria, financing, construction administration and design of school buildings for the Bellevue Public Schools to be compliant with school board policy; (2) perceptions of school site, plant maintainability, educational adequacy, and environment showed no significant differences; (3) perceptions of structural and mechanical features, and school safety and security were statistically significant. The information gathered from this study suggests that the school district should utilize the building process developed by the researcher to plan, finance, construct and complete future school construction projects.