The Seattle School Board recognizes the value of Self Help facilities improvement projects and allows and encourages Self Help facilities improvement projects as a means to (1) strengthen school/neighborhood/ community bonds; (2) augment Seattle School District resources; (3) instill pride among students, staff, and families; and (4) foster goodwill within the community.  

A Self Help facilities improvement project is any project that improves Seattle School District’s buildings or grounds that is initiated, funded and carried out by individuals or groups other than the District’s Facilities, Capital or Technology departments’ staff. 

The Superintendent is granted the authority to develop procedures in order to implement this policy. The procedures will include a clear process for the review and approval of Self Help facilities improvement projects.