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46 <br /> 3. Certificate of Adequate Public Schools (CAPS) <br /> ■ SAPFO outlines a process for issuing a Certificates of Adequacy of Public <br /> Schools (CAPS) on all new residential units proposed in Orange County <br /> based on student generation numbers and school capacity. <br /> ■ A test of new development impacts using Student Generation Rates (SGR's) <br /> against available capacity <br /> 1) CAPS Issued if capacity exists or <br /> 2) CAPS deferred until Part 1 CIP needs and associated funding for more <br /> capacity is achieved <br /> ■ SAPFO established maximum capacity expectations at each school level. If a <br /> school level exceeds these maximum when a new development is reviewed, <br /> issuance CAPS is supposed to be suspended and the project delayed until <br /> capacity is available (e.g., new school is constructed). To date, issuance of <br /> CAPS has not been suspended because new school facilities have been <br /> constructed as they have become necessary. Maximum capacity levels are: <br /> 1) 105% at Elementary School level <br /> 2) 107% at Middle School level <br /> 3) 110% at High School level <br /> ■ Certificate of Adequate Public Schools (CAPS) computer program which <br /> tracks existing membership and capacity <br /> 1) Test for and log new development impacts (multi-year as appropriate) <br /> against capacity levels <br /> 2) Local governments approve feasibility <br /> 3) BOE staff confirms adequate capacity <br /> 4) CAPS certificate given to local government from BOE for final <br /> development approval <br /> ■ Historically, the identification of future CIP capacity has been far enough in <br /> advance to foresee and construct new capacity without CAPS deferral <br /> ■ CAPS system was previously suspended in 2005 until new capacity was <br /> constructed <br />