The Self Help
Program is located within the Facilities Planning section
of the Facilities Dept. Self Help is responsible for the
coordination of review, approval, tracking and oversight of all
facility improvement projects that are done by some one other than
Seattle School District staff.
Contact: Gretchen DeDecker, Self Help Program Coordinator
(206) 252-0637 (phone)
(206) 252-0573 (fax)
Mailing address: Location:
Seattle Public Schools 2445 Third Avenue South
MS 22-336 Seattle, WA 98134
PO Box 34165
Seattle, WA 98124-1165
A Self Help project is: a project to improve District buildings or grounds which is done by anyone or any group other than District Maintenance, Grounds, Capital and/or Technology staff.
Some examples of a Self Help project are: painting a classroom, installing new playground equipment, creating a mural, landscape renovation, and developing a garden.
All Self Help projects require prior approval by the Seattle School District Self Help Team to assure the project:
is appropriate for our buildings and grounds
complements programs taught in our schools
is
completed to District standards
provides record drawings
You've got a great project in mind? Wonderful!
Browse here for additional information.
Application for Self Help Project Approval
Application short forms for specific types of projects
Community volunteer work parties
Installing an interior traversing wall (climbing wall)
Planting five or fewer trees
Installing a bike rack
Project guidelines are available to help you as you plan specific types of projects
Reader board signs
Developing a conceptual (master) site plan
Selecting a design professional
Request for Qualifications
Bidding
Insurance requirements
Resources available
Hand tools lending library
School building and site blueprints
Potential grants (list of grants being developed)
City of Seattle/Department of Neighborhoods/Neighborhood Matching fund: http://www.cityofseattle.net/neighborhoods/nmf/smallandsimple.htm
Last Updated: 03/25/2009