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  • Mar. 1, 2013
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    American School and University

    Harnessing the Storm

    Stormwater master planning can provide a process for optimizing an institution’s long-term investments in stormwater infrastructure....More
  • May 1, 2011
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    American School and University

    School Maintenance: Greening Grounds Tips

    Staff can embrace green principles in their upkeep of school grounds....More
  • Nov. 1, 2010
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    Respecting the Elements

    Sustainable landscapes can be an excellent teaching tool and a source of pride for the school community....More
  • Oct. 1, 2010
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    California Governor Vetoes School Pesticide Bill

    California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed legislation that would have required all schools in the state to use the least hazardous pesticides available....More
  • May 1, 2010
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    Think Outside the Building

    Often overlooked as a learning environment, the outdoors may offer the most diverse range of educational experiences on any campus....More
  • Jul. 1, 2009
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    A Pest-Free Process

    Incorporating integrated pest management into the construction process can help ensure an energy-efficient and virtually pest-free school for years....More
  • Apr. 1, 2009
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    American School and University

    38th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study for Schools

    Despite the worst economic environment in generations, spending by K-12 institutions on maintenance and operations held its own — defying historical trends that have shown M&O spending among the most affected in times of budget tightening....More
  • Apr. 1, 2009
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    Median amount of square feet and acreage maintained

    Additional information from the 38th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study for Schools and Colleges, including square feet of buidings maintained per student, square feet maintained per custodial employee, square feet maintained per maintenance employee, acres maintained per grounds employee, and total reported maintenance & operations budget....More
  • Apr. 1, 2009
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    Median amount of square feet and acreage maintained

    Additional information from the 38th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study for Schools and Colleges, including square feet maintained per full-time custodial worker, square feet maintained per full-time maintenance worker, acres maintained per full-time grounds worker, square feet maintained per building, and square feet of building maintained per student....More
  • Apr. 1, 2009
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    Number of full-time maintenance, custodial and grounds staff

    Additional information from the 38th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study for Schools and Colleges, including the mean number of full-time custodial, maintenance and grounds personnel at school districts....More
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