Funding for Public School Building Construction

The General Superintendent of Education determines the location of each school building.
The Secretary of Public Instruction must approve the locations.
Allocation among provinces considers:
- School conditions and necessities in each province.
- Previous public school construction aid from insular funds received by the province.
- Local resources or assistance that the province or municipalities can provide.

Construction is supervised by the division superintendent of schools of the province where the building is erected.
Oversight is subject to control by the General Superintendent of Education.
Buildings must comply with plans and specifications prepared by the Bureau of Architecture or the Bureau of Education's architect.
Such plans and specifications require approval from the General Superintendent and the Secretary of Public Instruction.

Contracts for building erection shall ordinarily be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
At least ten days' public notice of the bidding must be provided.
Publication requirements:
- In provinces or municipalities with newspapers, notice must appear in one English and one Spanish newspaper.
- If no local newspaper exists, notices must be posted on provincial and municipal building doors.
- Additionally, notice must be published in one English and one Spanish newspaper in Manila.
The General Superintendent may:
- Waive defects in bid forms.
- Reject all bids if deemed in the best government interest.
A contract is only valid after:
- Execution of a written agreement adhering to plans and specifications.
- Posting a sufficient performance bond.
- Approval by the Civil Governor.

The Bureau of Architecture provides assistance in:
- Preparing building plans and specifications.
- Letting contracts for construction.
- Supervising construction work.
The scope of assistance is subject to the Bureau's other duties and directions from the Secretary of Public Instruction.