Equipment transfers and reinstatement: council questions and answers

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Q: Any records showing the specific Learning Estates permission for the removal of furniture, resources, IT equipment, catering equipment or operational items from Banchory-Devenick School.
A: Please find attached as Appendix 1 - Section 7 of the guidance for mothballing a school.

Q: The updated inventory maintained or approved by the Cluster Business Manager following removal of items.
A: There has been no change to the decant list since it was previously shared.

Q: Any records identifying which removed items are temporary relocations and which, if any, have been permanently redeployed.
A: All items were removed on a temporary basis, as is normal operating procedure when a school is mothballed or becomes non-operational.

Q: Any records confirming that all removed items can be returned to Banchory-Devenick School if closure is not approved.
A: Not held.

Q: Any records showing whether fixed Smart Boards, projectors, fixed screens, fixed furniture, kitchen installations, plumbing, electrical fittings or other fixed infrastructure were removed.
A: 2 Clevertouch boards were removed to Portlethen Academy.

Q: Any records assessing the time, cost or practical steps required to reinstate the school to operational condition.
A: Not held.

Q: Any records supporting the statement that “removal of items would not affect any option to reopen the school.”
A: Please note section 7 of the attached document.

Q: Any records explaining why the Council holds no information assessing whether removal of items could prejudice the consultation process, create the appearance of predetermination, increase reinstatement costs or affect consideration of reasonable alternatives.
A: No records held.