53F-10-202. Panel duties.
(1) The panel shall: determine criteria for: the allowed uses of capital project fund resources described in Sectionsandand the prioritization of proposed capital development projects, including the extent to which a proposed project: 53F-10-301 53F-10-302 eliminates risks to student life and safety through renewal or replacement; enhances efficiency of use, including combining necessarily existent small schools, described in Section; 53F-2-304 addresses essential program growth and capacity; provides a cost effective solution that is appropriate for the facility's need; and comports with the school district's provision of matching funds and sufficient revenues for ongoing operation and maintenance; evaluate capital development project proposals to ensure viability, efficiency, and adherence to education and construction standards; prioritize capital development projects; recommend that the state board distribute capital project funding to school districts; if necessary based on the circumstances of the capital development project, in partnership with the division, oversee the capital development project; and report to the state board regarding the panel's actions.
(2) The panel may: determine that a technical assistance liaison is necessary for an eligible school district applying for capital project funding under this chapter to efficiently complete the project; and facilitate engagement with the division or a willing school district partner having the required technical expertise in similar capital development projects.