Chapter 9: SCAP Priority System
Chapter 9: SCAP Priority SystemFunding through the School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP) is not guaranteed until the annual release of state assistance funds on July 1. Each year, projects that have met all required eligibility milestones are included in that year's pool for the release of funds. Although historically uncommon, the Legislature may appropriate less funding than is needed to fully fund all eligible projects in a given year. If this occurs, OSPI allocates the available funds based on project priority.
OSPI reviews eligible projects as part of the annual funding process. Project priority helps determine the order in which available state assistance funds are allocated when funding is limited. The revised scoring methodology provides a consistent way to determine project priority.
OSPI is currently updating the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) provisions governing project prioritization. The information below describes how project priority is determined under the revised scoring methodology.
SCAP Priority Matrix
| Metric | Maximum Points | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted Basic Valuation (property values) | 1.5 | OSPI Fiscal |
| Remaining Debt Capacity | 1.4 | OSPI Fiscal |
| Free and Reduced Price Lunches (low-income) | 1.2 | OSPI Report Card |
| Title 1 | 1.1 | OSPI Title 1 Federal Reporting |
| District Enrollment | 1.0 | Form 1049 October Enrollment |
| System Condition Score | 1.0 | ICOS |
| Building Condition Score | 1.0 | ICOS |
| Site Condition Score | 1.0 | ICOS |
| System Replacement Cost | 1.0 | ICOS |
| Building Replacement Cost | 1.0 | ICOS |
| Site Replacement Cost | 1.0 | ICOS |
Points are allocated by ranking metric in question (who has the highest percentage of low-income students, who has the least amount of debt capacity, who has the worst HVAC system, etc.). Each school district is assigned a unique "rank" out of all districts and points are assigned based on this ranking
Formula for Determining Points Per Metric
Points - (District Rank/Max Rank)
The district with the greatest need receives the maximum points. Each subsequently ranked district receives progressively fewer points based on its rank.
For example, if Apple School District ranks 259 out of 295 districts for remaining debt capacity, then 1.4 (total points possible) - (259/295) = 0.122. (OSPI performs an additional calculation to identify and address potential anomalies, such as instances where the calculation would result in division by a negative number).