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. |
Timely TransportBy Andy Forsyth A performance measurement system can give administrators greater confidence in assessing a transportation program.... |
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.... |
Know-How: Washroomsby Mike Kennedy Equipping school restrooms with touch-free fixtures can help reduce the spread of germs and illness.... |
Unwanted VisitorsBy Zia Siddiqi Simple facility upgrades can reduce pests and discourage infestations.... |
Challenging Times: 34th Annual M&O Cost StudyBy Joe Agron As school district budgets remain under pressure, maintenance and operations spending continues to suffer.... |
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.... |
Solutions Center: Bus Compounds
Q&A page, bus compounds ... |
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.... |
Working in a VacuumBy Allen Rathey Tips on evaluating and purchasing an essential maintenance tool.... |
Shared VisionBy Mike Kennedy By seeking out partners to help provide facilities, schools and universities show fiscal responsibility and concern for the community.... |
Inside: Business/Finance
Auditing the Auditor; Stricter Controls; School Finance Deadline... |
Solutions Center: Facility Inventory
Facilities Inventory question... |
Making the Most of ItBy Mike Kennedy 10 ways education administrators can get more out of their already-tight budgets.... |
Talkin' TrashBy Dave Hawkyard Installing trash compactors and cardboard balers can cut waste-removal costs and boster recycling efforts.... |
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.... |
A Drop in The BucketBy Cris Crissinger Before tackling a painting project, schools should become familiar with the terms and choices.... |
Solutions Center: Maintenance/School Spending
Q&A from our readers... |
High-Performance MaintenanceBy Allen Rathey A well-maintained facility creates a healthy environment that enhances learning and can improve academic results.... |
Foundation for SuccessBy Ralph Rice A well-designed custodial operation will pay dividends far in excess of its initial costs.... |
Pest PreventionBy Julie Strahle Schools and universities beginning an IPM program don't need to start from scratch.... |
Systems KnowledgeBy James P. Whittaker Getting the most from facility-management technology programs.... |
Working as a TeamJim Harris Sr. Team cleaning can improve maintenance processes and encourage out-of-the-box thinking.... |
Know-How: Facilities ManagementBy Mike Kennedy The right system can cut through bureaucratic snarls and help staff complete their tasks more effectively.... |
The Right DirectionJulie Strahle Responsible, efficient bus operations.... |
Small ChangeJoe Agron School districts continue to spend a small percentage of their budgets on maintaining and operating facilities, with amounts hovering around historic lows.... |
