The Facilities Committee of the Birmingham School District developed procedures for a thorough assessment of the buildings in the district. By March 1974, all buildings had been visited by an assessment team. A subsequent report submitted by the building principals contained the consensus judgment of the assessment team for each item assessed. At further committee meetings a list was prioritized of items that needed attention. A budget was developed based on a levy approved by the voters and proceeds from the sale of a school site. (MLF)