The PEI Perspective

This is what helps distinguish PEI from the competition. The PEI Perspective has four major aspects:

1Rigorous, quantitative analysis is necessary for innovative school funding solutions. It results in a "by the numbers" approach which permeates PEI's work, and explains PEI's commitment to advancing the state of the art in its computer modeling approaches and techniques.

2Comprehensive, integrated analysis involves integrating both facilities and program requirements in the master planning process. This also involves combining the full range of available funding and financing sources, in order to ensure that facility and operating cash flow requirements can be fully met.

3 Implementation-oriented analysis results in a focus on "the bottom line" for both the school district and the community — educating students. By emphasizing realistic and feasible solutions, PEI's work products are more than reports on a shelf; they are dynamic planning and financing tools which can be effectively used throughout all stages of facility and program planning and implementation.

4The central role of public-public and public-private partnerships in today's school funding environment, especially in light of passage of Proposition 1A. This involves pursuing all opportunities for cooperation with cities, counties, redevelopment agencies, and other education entities, as well as developers and private business, to create "win-win" situations desired by both public and private sectors. This also involves combining multiple funding sources to minimize funding burdens on local taxpayers and ensure that facilities are available when needed.