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Terms of Reference for the Duties of the Office for Local and Regional Planning in the Context of School Planning - Scope
Statutory Text (5 Articles)
1. This specification relates to school planning tasks concerning primary schools, excluding special schools for individuals with disabilities, secondary schools, and vocational schools.
2. The course formations of the listed schools are exempt from this.
1. Utilizing its planning and statistical expertise, the Office for Local and Regional Planning develops foundational materials, forecasts for students and classes, and proposals for school space planning and management, enabling the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports to efficiently utilize its financial resources and school facilities.
1. Partners of the Office for Local and Regional Planning for these tasks include the Education and Personnel Departments of the General Secretariat of the Directorate of Education, Culture, and Sports, the Office for Primary Schools, the Office for Vocational Training, Secondary Schools, and Universities (BMH), the Office for Data and Statistics, and the Building Authority.
2. The class formation plans are forwarded, with the endorsement and any accompanying report from the Office for Local and Regional Planning, to the Directorate of Education, Culture, and Sports for approval.
1. General
a. Annual evaluation of student statistics by place of residence and school location;
b. Participation in the coordination group "School Space Planning and Management" and in the "School Construction Commission";
2. Primary Schools (excluding special schools for students with disabilities)
a. Annual preparation of student forecasts;
b. Annual review of class formation plans;
c. Every 2 years: preparation of class forecasts;
3. Secondary Schools
a. Annual preparation of student and class forecasts, including the cross-cantonal catchment area of grammar schools;
b. Annual review of class formation plans;
c. Calculation of school travel times (isochrones) for planned reassignments of students;
4. Vocational Schools
a. Upon request: preparation of student and class forecasts;
5. Tasks by Arrangement
a. Additional tasks are specifically agreed.
1. This Specification comes into force on January 1, 1997.