Maintenance/Operations
For everything you need to know on the maintenance side, look below for the latest on operations and facilities management, grounds maintenance and transportation. Subcategories |
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TransportationMike Kennedy Technology has made routing and scheduling school buses a less daunting task.... |
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Custodial ProwessBy Alan Knopp Improving an institution's maintenance department can help the bottom line and improve employee satisfaction.... |
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Thorough ControlBy Vince Fagan Improving cleaning methods and educating on personal hygiene can help stop the spread of many diseases found in washrooms and locker rooms.... |
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Environment 101By Philip E. Pryor Green site-development practices that make the grade.... |
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Inside: Maintenance
The state's maintenance role; Maintenance scams lead to prison; Grade is better, but not good... |
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FEASIBILITY STUDY
Q: Can you give us some suggestions on assembling a feasibility study for putting an elementary school on our campus? submitted by Stephen F. Austin State... |
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Inside: Washington
The costs of NCLB; E-rate oversight; QZAB extension; Budget appropriations... |
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Solutions Center: Maintenance
Q&A about green maintenance ... |
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Timely TransportBy Andy Forsyth A performance measurement system can give administrators greater confidence in assessing a transportation program.... |
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Equity and AdequacyBy Mike Kennedy School districts and education advocates seeking better funding from their states have had success in courts, but often have to endure a lengthy process before seeing additional funding.... |
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Know-How: Washroomsby Mike Kennedy Equipping school restrooms with touch-free fixtures can help reduce the spread of germs and illness.... |
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Unwanted VisitorsBy Zia Siddiqi Simple facility upgrades can reduce pests and discourage infestations.... |
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Challenging Times: 34th Annual M&O Cost StudyBy Joe Agron As school district budgets remain under pressure, maintenance and operations spending continues to suffer.... |
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Steady Spending: 11th Annual College M&O Cost StudyBy Joe Agron Colleges continue to allocate a larger percentage of their budget to M&O than their school district counterparts.... |
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Spending ParadoxBy Mike Kennedy Facility costs continue for th elife of a building, and education administrators that account for those costs as they plan new facilities can make wiser decisions.... |
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Working in a VacuumBy Allen Rathey Tips on evaluating and purchasing an essential maintenance tool.... |
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Solutions Center: Bus Compounds
Q&A page, bus compounds ... |
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Shared VisionBy Mike Kennedy By seeking out partners to help provide facilities, schools and universities show fiscal responsibility and concern for the community.... |
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Inside: Business/Finance
Auditing the Auditor; Stricter Controls; School Finance Deadline... |
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Making the Most of ItBy Mike Kennedy 10 ways education administrators can get more out of their already-tight budgets.... |
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Solutions Center: Facility Inventory
Facilities Inventory question... |
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Eyes Wide OpenBy Daniel S. Brennan The roles of the school and architect during a construction or renovation project should be understood and documented early in the process.... |
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A Drop in The BucketBy Cris Crissinger Before tackling a painting project, schools should become familiar with the terms and choices.... |
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Talkin' TrashBy Dave Hawkyard Installing trash compactors and cardboard balers can cut waste-removal costs and boster recycling efforts.... |
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Solutions Center: Maintenance/School Spending
Q&A from our readers... |
