Ohio Facilities Construction Commission

Ohio Facilities Construction Commission Leading the planning, design, and construction of public facilities in Ohio.

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) is responsible for guiding capital projects for state agencies, state-supported universities and community colleges, including Ohio’s comprehensive public K-12 school construction and renovation program, and managing the grants process for cultural, sports facilities and school security programs. The Commission merged the operations of the State Architect's Office and the Ohio School Facilities Commission on September 10, 2012, combining the state's construction authority and resources within a single entity. The new Commission sets uniform rules, procedures, and standardized documents and is responsible for construction delivery methods, construction documents, and process and procedures. The Ohio School Facilities Commission continues to exist within the new consolidated agency and focuses on programmatic and planning issues related to K-12 construction. The authority to approve, award, and administer design, construction, and other specialty contracts now falls under the umbrella of the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission.

10/05/2026

🎬 School Spotlight: Tallmadge Middle School
Student needs were the primary focus when Tallmadge City Schools looked toward the future. That’s why when it came time to construct a new middle school, project partners focused on creating a facility that was built to adapt to new ways of teaching and learning.

The result was a 78,400-square-foot facility that opened in 2019. It serves students from grades 6-8 and features collaborative, student-centered spaces designed to support hands-on, project-based learning.

Don’t forget to visit our brand-new Educational Planning Guide website at https://bit.ly/4iPfzK2 to learn how OFCC supports districts in the planning and the creation of high-performance learning environments.

10/05/2026

🎬 School Spotlight: North Ridgeville Academic Center
When it came to constructing a new facility to house students in grades 3-8, the question facing North Ridgeville City Schools wasn’t about what to do about the present. It was asking what its students will need in the decades to come.

In collaboration with OFCC, the North Ridgeville Academic Center was created and opened in 2017. The 232,800-square-foot facility features collaborative spaces, color-coded learning studios, dynamic classrooms, and more as it serves students in its growing Lorain County community.

In the end, the district did not just build bigger, it built smarter to create a unique learning environment. The North Ridgeville Academic Center is made up of small, fluid learning communities that help its students thrive.

Don’t forget to visit our brand-new Educational Planning Guide website at https://bit.ly/4iPfzK2 to learn how OFCC supports districts in the planning and the creation of high-performance learning environments.

10/02/2026

🎬 School Spotlight: Miami Valley CTC
In the northern Dayton suburb of Englewood stands the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC), a place that has helped mold students and prepare them for in-demand careers for decades since its opening in 1968.

More recently, OFCC aided MVCTC with an expansion project that saw the addition of more than 400,000-square-feet of space that allowed MVCTC to accommodate new students, add programs, and expand others. This collaboration saw the creation of program spaces that match true working environments, allowing students to get much-needed experience before they move on to college or a career.

Don’t forget to visit our brand-new Educational Planning Guide website at https://bit.ly/4iPfzK2 to learn how OFCC supports districts in the planning and the creation of high-performance learning environments.

10/01/2026

🎬 School Spotlight: Metro Schools at Indianola
One of the most unique facilities in central Ohio, The Metro Schools partnered with The Ohio State University, and Battelle to transform the historic former Indianola Middle School in Columbus into a state-of-the-art school: Metro Schools at Indianola.

Built in 1929, the former Indianola Middle School was purchased by Ohio State in 2017 and leased to Metro in 2021 for 30 years. A major renovation project funded by the state of Ohio, Battelle, and other donors brought the facility into the 21st century when students returned to the renovated school in 2025.

The school serves 900 middle and high school students with an emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. The remodeling project that gave the old school new life was done to support the facility’s new STEM focus.

Don’t forget to visit our brand-new Educational Planning Guide website at https://bit.ly/4iPfzK2 to learn how OFCC supports districts in the planning and the creation of high-performance learning environments.

10/01/2026

🎬 School Spotlight: Lake Middle/High School
A desire to create the best experience possible for its students led Lake Local Schools to construct an impressive middle/high school for its students in grades 7-12.

Every student is different, and that fact went into how the district went about creating this 175,000-square-foot facility that opened in 2018. The district brought together students, parents, teachers, and community members together in planning the school, and the result was something all stakeholders could be proud of – a custom-built space that allows every student the opportunity to reach their potential.

The extended learning areas, flexible furniture, and centralized collaboration hub have helped make Lake Middle/High School a success. Hear from students and staff and learn more about this facility in Uniontown.

Don’t forget to visit our brand-new Educational Planning Guide website at https://bit.ly/4iPfzK2 to learn how OFCC supports districts in the planning and the creation of high-performance learning environments.

09/30/2026

🎬 School Spotlight: Indian Creek High School
In Jefferson County stands a major point of pride for the Indian Creek Local School District – its 112,300-square-foot high school that opened in 2022.

Featuring extended learning areas, subject-specific academic wings, flexible furniture, and more, Indian Creek High School provides students a sleek, modern facility that was designed to help them build their futures. Hear from staff and students about how this facility suits the district’s needs both now and in the future.

Since opening, Indian Creek High School has earned recognitions from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the International Interior Design Association, as well as a LEARNING BY DESIGN Outstanding Project Award for its facility design.

Don’t forget to visit our brand-new Educational Planning Guide website at https://bit.ly/4iPfzK2 to learn how OFCC supports districts in the planning and the creation of high-performance learning environments.

09/30/2026

🎬 School Spotlight: Dover High School
The first of our 10-school spotlight videos takes us to Tuscarawas County, where Dover City Schools balanced the desire to meet student needs while respecting history in the creation of Dover High School.

A 174,000-square-foot facility that opened its doors in 2020, Dover High School features modern, student-centered spaces with historical details from the original building preserved throughout. The school even earned an impressive accolade in 2021 when architecture firm SHP received a grand prize for the project from LEARNING BY DESIGN magazine as part of its Fall 2021 Architectural and Interior Design Awards of Excellence.

Hear from Dover staff and students and stay tuned for other school spotlight videos to come. Be sure to also visit our brand-new Educational Planning Guide website at https://bit.ly/4iPfzK2 to learn how OFCC supports districts in the planning and the creation of high-performance learning environments.

09/29/2026

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission is proud to announce the debut of the brand-new Educational Planning Guide website!

Fresh tools, insights, and engaging features make the new guide smoother, clearer, and more intuitive than ever before. We encourage everyone, from superintendents to consultants to parents, to explore the site to learn how OFCC supports the creation of high-performance learning environments.

Check it out by visiting https://osdm.ofcc.ohio.gov/current-osdm/00-educational-planning-guide, and stay tuned during the coming days and weeks for 10 spotlight videos highlighting how new schools have affected students, staff, and communities in the following districts:
• Dover City Schools
• Indian Creek Local School District
• Lake Local Schools
• The Metro Schools
• Miami Valley Career Technology Center
• North Ridgeville City Schools
• Tallmadge City Schools
• Urbana City Schools
• Warren Local School District
• Winton Woods City Schools

Congratulations to Cincinnati Landmark Productions on the completion of important upgrades to the Covedale Center for Th...
09/28/2026

Congratulations to Cincinnati Landmark Productions on the completion of important upgrades to the Covedale Center for The Performing Arts that were funded through a cultural facilities grant we administered.

Roof replacement and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) updates were done at the Covedale Center, which first opened in 1947 as a modern post-World War II cinema. It was turned into a second-run movie theatre and restaurant in the 1990s before the then-Cinema Grill closed completely in 2001.

A “Save the Covedale” campaign gave the facility new life when it was turned into a performing arts center thanks to the efforts of the City of Cincinnati, community groups, and other organizations. Learn more about the Covedale by visiting CincinnatiLandmarkProductions.com/CCPA/.

Thanks as always to Senior Grants Administrator Jessica DeLong for her efforts across Ohio.

A brand-new career and technical education facility is coming for Springfield-Clark CTC (as is a new name!), and a groun...
09/25/2026

A brand-new career and technical education facility is coming for Springfield-Clark CTC (as is a new name!), and a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday kicked off construction of the project.

Executive Director Joy Bledsoe joined Springfield-Clark CTC staff and students, as well as our architecture and construction partners from Schorr Architects, Inc. and Summit Construction, in turning the dirt. The project will see a new 227,000-square-foot facility created to serve Springfield-Clark's CTC students and the greater Clark County community.

The new facility will house all the programs and replace seven aging buildings. The brand-new facility is tentatively scheduled to open in winter 2028.

Thank you to Program Manager Julie Taggart, Project Manager Dorothy Leachman, Project Coordinator Katie Offenburger, and Deputy Chief of Planning Valerie Montoya for all their hard work on this important endeavor.

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