About the SCA

SCA Overview

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Our History

The School Construction Authority (SCA) was created in 1988 to build and renovate public schools in New York City. We manage the design, construction, and improvement of over 1,400 school buildings.

Key Benefits of the SCA:

Better management of the construction process
Lower school construction costs
More competition among contractors
Improved coordination between public and private sectors

Our Recent Work:

We are in the final year of our 2020-2024 plan, preparing for the 2025-2029 plan.
Over 45,000 new seats funded in the current plan.
More than 25,000 seats are being built or designed.
Nearly 6,100 seats are currently under construction.

Our Commitment to Accessibility & Sustainability

Accessibility and Sustainability:

$750 million is allocated to make schools more accessible, ensuring each district has at least one fully accessible elementary school.
We lead efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs by building all-electric schools and retrofitting existing buildings.

Temporary Classroom Units (TCUs):

The SCA is actively removing TCUs, with 140 units removed so far and 43 more scheduled for removal.

Learn about sustainability

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Governing Documents

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Presidents Page

Over the past three decades, the SCA has located, designed, and constructed the most cutting edge educational and recreational facilities for NYC public school students.

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Board of Trustees

Get to know the members of the board of trustees.

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Departments

Learn about the different roles and departments inside the School Construction Authority.

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Our Work

The SCA is responsible for the construction and renovation of all New York City public schools.

About the SCA SCA Overview The School Construction Authority's (SCA) mission is to design and construct safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools for children throughout the many communities of New York City. We are dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost-effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality, and integrity Our Mission The School Construction Authority (SCA) was created in 1988 to build and renovate public schools in New York City. We manage the design, construction, and improvement of over 1,400 school buildings.Key Benefits of the SCA:Better management of the construction processLower school construction costsMore competition among contractorsImproved coordination between public and private sectorsOur Recent Work:We are in the final year of our 2020-2024 plan, preparing for the 2025-2029 plan.Over 45,000 new seats funded in the current plan.More than 25,000 seats are being built or designed.Nearly 6,100 seats are currently under construction. Our History Accessibility and Sustainability:$750 million is allocated to make schools more accessible, ensuring each district has at least one fully accessible elementary school.We lead efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs by building all-electric schools and retrofitting existing buildings.Temporary Classroom Units (TCUs):The SCA is actively removing TCUs, with 140 units removed so far and 43 more scheduled for removal. Our Commitment to Accessibility & Sustainability Title 6 of the New York State Public Authorities Law, The New York City School Construction ActSCA Rules and RegulationsBy-Laws of the New York City School Construction AuthorityBoard GuidelinesOperation Guidelines on the Disposition of Public Authority PropertyGuidelines for the Use, Award, Monitoring and Reporting of Personal Services Contracts  Governing Documents Over the past three decades, the SCA has located, designed, and constructed the most cutting edge educational and recreational facilities for NYC public school students. Presidents Page Get to know the members of the board of trustees. Board of Trustees Learn about the different roles and departments inside the School Construction Authority. Departments The SCA is responsible for the construction and renovation of all New York City public schools. Our Work