A collaborative effort is desirable in the design of school buildings and grounds. In site development of school grounds, effective school board work not only requires a workable plan but good construction details and proper specifications which will result in a first-class job and insure minimum maintenance costs. The most effective way to practice economy in school site development is through proper planning, proper site analysis, and good design, all through the coordinated efforts of professionally qualified consultants and members of the site committee. (GM)