The OCMAPS school construction program includes more than 100 projects and is projected to cost approximately $470 million.

It will take 10 years to complete all of the new buildings and renovations scheduled for 72 school sites throughout Oklahoma City Public School District I-89.

Program budgets for I-89 include $52 million for technology projects and $9 million for bus fleet replacement.

OCMAPS also provides funding to the 23 other public school districts that serve Oklahoma City resident students. Current tax projections show that an additional $153 million will be collected and disbursed for approved projects in the suburban school districts.

The Vote

The OCMAPS program became a reality on November 13, 2001, when Oklahoma City voters approved it. The temporary sales tax for schools will be collected for seven years with 70% going to District I-89 and 30% going to the suburban districts.

Voters also approved a $180 million bond issue to fund additional projects within Oklahoma City Public School District I-89 only.

The Structure

The OCMAPS Trust is the governing body in charge of sales tax funds and management of bond projects. The trust is made up of seven members, appointed by the Oklahoma City Council and the Oklahoma City I-89 School District.

MAPS – the Metro Area Projects – served as a model for the creation of the "MAPS for Kids" OCMAPS program. In fact, many of the people who worked on MAPS are now working on the OCMAPS program.

The City OCMAPS Office is responsible for management and control systems, budgets, cash flow, oversight of design and construction contracts, and comprehensive reporting. The office manages all I-89 projects and the suburban schools funding program.

The consultant hired to assist City staff with administrative design and construction services is The Facility Group, a specialist in building schools and other public facilities.