New York City School Construction Authority
| Type | New York state public-benefit corporations |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | |
| Website | www |
The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) manages the design, construction and renovation of school facilities in New York City.[1]
The Authority is overseen by a three-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Mayor.[1] Two of the current SCA trustees are and . The third member is the Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, David C Banks.
History[]
The School Construction Authority was created in 1988 as a New York State public-benefit corporation by the New York State Legislature, which removed control of capital projects from the city's Board of Education in an effort to end corruption.[2][3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b "About Us". New York City School Construction Authority. Archived from the original on 2013-07-09. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
- ^ Kolbert, Elizabeth (1988-12-16), "Legislature Votes New York City School Construction Agency", The New York Times
- ^ Raab, Selwyn (1989-10-18), "School-Building Agency Changes the Old Rules", The New York Times
External links[]
Categories:
- Public benefit corporations in New York (state)
- Public education in New York City