The schools will have to meet the same safety and code regulations as all school system buildings. The locations for the schools — some new and some replacing existing buildings — have not been determined by the school system. In Prince George’s, the same private company that the school system selects to build the schools will also do large-scale maintenance, including electrical and HVAC systems. There have been hundreds of successful public-private partnerships across Canada — to build schools, highways and hospitals. The school system recently hosted an “industry day” to provide information about the program to potential bidders; more than 400 people registered, Jamieson said.

Source: Washington Post May 05, 2019 19:58 UTC