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Join Mark Mayfield for a humorous approach to a serious subject: managing change. Learn change theory and how the power of creativity is the key component to managing change.
7:50 AM
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This session will provide you a glimpse of how we train school staff to handle challenging behaviors/children. There are several factors as to why students currently enrolled in our schools act very different than what we’ve experienced in the past. Techniques/approaches discussed will include: Verbal De-escalation, Conscious Discipline, Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), and from a Trauma Informed Care lens. Come learn how to build positive relationships and interact with “spirited” students in your schools.
9:00 AM
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After almost 20 years in the education operations industry, one thing is clear: it’s always changing, and 2018 has been no different here at Dude Solutions. We grew alongside our 7,000 education clients, took a hard look at the data we’ve accumulated over the years and listened to what you, the education operations experts, had to say. Come hear about how all the enhancements made, resources created and facility data gathered by The Dude this past year can help your team work smarter, not harder, in the year to come.
9:00 AM
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Leadership/Management
9:00 AM
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Your presenter will discuss 25 lessons learned from 25 years of experience in the lighting energy efficiency and renewable energy business. These lessons learned will be of great value to the school personnel responsible for their buildings and energy budgets.
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Clean Energy/Energy Efficiency
9:00 AM
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In DeKalb, there was an incident a couple of years ago and the district found that their response and reunification were very flawed. After that incident, the district put together a new plan for response and reunification. The team has drilled it for all schools (11 buildings) at least 1-2 times and also had an actual Bomb Threat during which the district enacted the plan successfully. Planning and use of staff from other buildings and central administration is key to the district's successful execution. The Director of Facility Operations as well as two School Resource Officers will share the lessons learned and what the response and reunification looks like in the DeKalb School District.
9:00 AM
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This learning session will advise how interiors drive behavior and achievement in K-12 schools from an evidence-based design perspective. The information presented will address learning outcomes and teacher effectiveness. Find out how indoor air quality (IAQ), sustainability, comfort and acoustics lead to higher achievement in the classroom. Other topics covered include:
Trends/best practices in K-12 flooring options and facilities, based on the principles of evidence-based design;
Drivers for K-12 design research;
Acoustics for classrooms;
Indoor air quality: creating healthy learning environments;
Comfort: thermal, energy and design;
Proper floor maintenance for K-12 interiors;
Environmental/sustainable design: issues driving demand for sustainable design, introduction to LEED for schools and CHPS, and review of latest standards (ANSI/LEED/CHPS)
Trends/best practices in K-12 flooring options and facilities, based on the principles of evidence-based design
Drivers for K-12 design research
Acoustics for classrooms
Indoor air quality: creating healthy learning environments
Comfort: thermal, energy and design
Proper floor maintenance for K-12 interiors
Environmental/sustainable design: issues driving demand for sustainable design, introduction to LEED for schools and CHPS, and review of latest standards (ANSI/LEED/CHPS)
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Learning Environment
9:00 AM
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The first half of this presentation will provide an understanding of considerations when designing and constructing an athletic field for natural grass. For the second half, you will learn what maintenance cultural programs will keep it in top shape once your project is completed.
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Maintenance & Operations
9:00 AM
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Focus on school building exterior envelope design and maintenance. The speaker will provide examples of problems caretakers may face related to the building envelop and how these problems can be dealt with. Construction specifications and design criteria to ensure quality construction will also be covered.
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WASBO Facilities Manager Core Certificaiton - Module 4
9:00 AM
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At Dude Solutions, we believe the more you know about where your team currently stands, the better off you’ll be able to strategize for a successful future. But, with most maintenance and operations teams currently operating on a “run to failure” mantra, how do you go against the grain? Come join the conversation as we discuss the vital importance of having the full picture of your facilities and the data story they tell.
10:00 AM
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Through the use of Bluetooth communication via connections with WIFI or Cellular, realize real-time visibility into the location of an organization’s people, assets and item management to improve operational efficiency across different functions – ability to track assets including historical path location within 2-meter accuracy. Industrial or healthcare organizations need to find tools in a factory, hangar or expansive work areas throughout the building or across multi-building facilities. From ladders, carts, to emergency hospital equipment, implementing RTLS can save valuable time to locate required items and the right tools to be productive. Safety and security measures are important elements on the operation’s floor. The platform provides real-time visibility on open meeting rooms to improve workplace efficiency.
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Technology/Social Media/Communications
10:00 AM
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With the right control strategies, your comfort and building’s energy use don’t have to be mutually exclusive! Learn the basics behind Building Automation Systems (BAS) and how HVAC systems work together for your facility. We will discuss basic system components, benefits of scheduling for occupancy and alarm notifications. We will also demonstrate the result of adding a few additional components or changing programming processes to see energy savings in a building. In the end, we want listeners to understand a few strategies to keep energy in check while maintaining occupant comfort.
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Clean Energy/Energy Efficiency
10:00 AM
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Gender-inclusive facilities can help create safer, equitable schools. We will examine key issues surrounding implementing these spaces, and discuss how districts can embrace forward-thinking ideas to create safe, inclusive learning environments for all students. We will look particularly at facilities challenges that districts must acknowledge, and examine cases that have successfully addressed these issues.
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Leadership/Management
10:00 AM
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Students and staff with mobility impairments can be found in nearly every building. But what options are available to these individuals to safety evacuate in case of an emergency? This course will provide attendees with information about how to evacuate or relocate mobility impaired individuals in school buildings. Topics to be discussed include: Safe rooms and applicable requirements; the use of evacuation chairs; and how to safely use the elevator for evacuation.
10:00 AM
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Safety and security needs sometime conflict with a need for innovative and flexible learning environments. River Trails District 26 needs additional classroom space to support a projected increase in enrollment. Learn how District 26 integrated safety and security measures with a desire for innovative educational spaces. Also, learn more about the CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) evaluation process from Ray Lee, a CPTED Certified Practitioner. Learning Objectives: • Understand the CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) evaluation process • Learn how District 26 applied this process to their long range planning process. • Learn more about the stakeholders (community, first-responders, etc.) in this process • Learn how the District combined a need for innovative learning environments with safety and security design.
10:00 AM
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This presentation will provide an understanding of how to get critical infrastructure projects done using EPC (Energy Performance Contracting). It will separate fact from fiction and show you how you can use EPC to get your critical summer projects completed on schedule, with no change orders, and with less stress.
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Maintenance & Operations
10:00 AM
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Discussion of the development of a comprehensive roof management program utilizing a combination of visual assessments and internet based technology to track costs, extend the service life of your roof and plan for replacement.
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WASBO Facilities Manager Core Certificaiton - Module 4
10:00 AM
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The average building wastes about a third of its energy. That's right — one third. Gone are the days when energy conservation's pure motivation was environmental friendliness. Today, it's a costly expense that can be managed, but how do you tell a captivating story to get organization buy-in? Come join our discussion as we outline the 12 steps toward an institution-wide energy management program and how to accomplish each simply.
1:10 PM
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Construction projects face disputes every step along the way: change orders, contractor claims for delays, payments, or extras and the school district warranty, default, defencts or punchlist claims. Learn from a wise panel, including a School Borad Member/Construction Manager, Facilities Director, School Business Official and School Attorney, with years of construction expertise on how to achieve success with these claims.
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Leadership/Management
1:10 PM
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Managing a school facility is a crucial role that requires a great deal of responsibility for a wide variety of duties. A district’s operations and maintenance (O&M) department has a measurable impact not only on providing a safe and clean environment, but also creating a physical space that delivers appropriate learning conditions for students and staff. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, energy costs represent one-third of a school district’s O&M expenses and 2.2 percent of the overall budget. Employing successful energy best practice strategies will help school districts maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of their buildings. With the recent release of Focus on Energy’s School and Government Facilities Energy Best Practices Guide, this presentation will focus on smart energy choices school districts can model to help build an energy-conscious culture and reduce energy expenditures for years to come. Attendees will hear real-life examples of schools utilizing energy-saving strategies and best practices to improve the safety and quality of their learning environment while maintaining cost-efficiency. Learn what technical support and financial assistance Focus on Energy is providing to assist all Wisconsin school districts in becoming more energy efficient.
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Clean Energy/Energy Efficiency
1:10 PM
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School Safety and Security is more important today than ever before. Regardless of a district's financial situation, everyone can afford school safety. This presentation will share several approaches to school security, from no cost to a moderate investment.
1:10 PM
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This session will focus on how to win the funding and staffing war when school district funds are limited, presented by a Superintendent. The three areas that must be addressed are: Raising the respect level of the profession; Knowing where you are and where you are going using data to emphasize the why and how you compare against best practices; and why playing politics is necessary, telling the story so everyone understands the what and why.
1:10 PM
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Learn important and useful information about tennis courts and athletic tracks, including common problems and defects, recommendations for proper maintenance, and how they are designed and constructed. Find out what color schemes are best for tennis courts and what type of athletic track surfacing is recommended. Discover how to minimize cracking on your tennis courts and how to fix cracks, how to extend the life of your athletic track surface, and other important tips.
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Maintenance & Operations
1:10 PM
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Many school districts continue to defer maintenance requirements on their aging facilities, eventually leading to more expensive and numerous repairs. Learn how you can develop comprehensive assessment plans that ensure ongoing planning expenditures to financially prepare your district for the future.
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Maintenance & Operations
1:10 PM
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Learn how to develop and implement an effective Preventative Maintenance program, starting from scratch, to a finished, working program.
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WASBO Facilities Manager Core Certificaiton - Module 4
1:10 PM
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Our new bi-annual Education Operations Health Index combines two decades of operations statistics from billions of client data points as they complete and track their daily operations using our solutions. With this education operations data, every education leader, from superintendents and business officers to CIOs and facility management leaders, will have a benchmark to pinpoint their department’s strengths and areas for improvement, as well as allow them to make more informed, actionable decisions.
2:20 PM
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Every construction project has problems from the big to the small, from pre-construction to the punch list. A wise panel, including a School Board Member/Construction Manager, Facilities Director, School Business Official and School Attorney, with years of construction expertise will address common problems and practical solutions.
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Leadership/Management
2:20 PM
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This course beings with an analysis of past incidents of violence against students and staff in educational environments. The analysis focuses on the perpetrators of the attacks and the effectiveness of the security measures existing at that time. A review of FBI & CDC reports on school violence is used to demonstrate likely perpetrators of future attacks and the standard response by school personnel. OSHA considerations are reviewed for best practices for preventing workplace violence and the applicability of recommendations to the school setting. The course concludes with a discussion on the most effective approach to improving the security profile in our schools and classrooms.
2:20 PM
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A panel discussion focused on the challenges and potential solutions available to K-12 market. The will include a wide range of topics including an analysis of Gov. Walkers K-12 security proposal, technology available, and best practices from WSSCA members. K-12 security needs and challenges are rapidly changing, becoming more complex and requiring greater collaboration across multiple agencies. Updating security measures can be overwhelming and confusing. Keeping school campuses safe requires adapting to evolving threats while maintaining an environment that is conducive to learning. In many school systems, growing populations mean security goes beyond a single building but must coordinate across multiple facilities. Whether it is a district covering elementary, middle and high schools to a single school campus - one specific challenge is bringing enterprise-level security to lots of facilities.
2:20 PM
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Traffic at our facilities has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. With an ever increasing need to safely accommodate more cars, trucks, buses, emergency response vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, etc., and the people they transport (including the disabled), today’s parking lots, drives, and overall sites have been, in many cases, maxed out. From the day-to-day normal activities to the numerous varied special events, today’s traffic demands have called our attention to look outside the box to find ways to make things work. We will present some recent experience & discuss vehicular and pedestrian traffic (and accidents) during drop off/ pick up times and special events, reconfiguring parking lots and drives and future impacts.
2:20 PM
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Even if you’re not responsible for decisions relating to what property and liability insurance the district purchases, a facilities professional should know and understand the foundation for those decisions. This presentation will provide perspectives and considerations relating to the types of insurance recommended for school districts. Included will be discussion about appropriateness of insured property values, limits and deductibles. Insurance carriers typically develop a standard package of policies and limits designed to address most of the risks inherent to the business of schools. School facilities staff should be involved in determining - What is right for your district?
2:20 PM
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Driving effective efficiencies, staff training and development, equipment selection and maintenance, cleaning processes and procedures all lead to a positive and professional cleaning staff.
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Maintenance & Operations
2:20 PM
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There are many areas of functionality provided by the control system
of a building. This session will cover building automation systems such and HVAC, Access Control & Security, CCTV, and Lighting Controls and will cover the Pros and Cons of systems integration and the increased efficiencies that can be achieved with integrated systems.
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WASBO Facilities Manager Core Certificaiton - Module 4
2:20 PM
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ith school buildings on average 42 years old and at a whopping D+ for infrastructure, according to America’s Infrastructure Report Card, deferred maintenance and dollars for capital renewals grow larger day-by-day. With the odds against maintenance leaders, do facilities matter for the greater good? Research shows a resounding yes. Come see how facility conditions directly impact students and teachers.
3:30 PM
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Who is in charge anyway? The panel will review and offer guidance for the management of the contractor, CM, architect, and other consultants during construction.
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Leadership/Management
3:30 PM
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Lighting technology and codes are changing fast. This session will give you an overview of LED technology and go over what works and what doesn’t in lighting upgrades. Light flicker will specifically be addressed, because there are many low cost light bulbs on the market that have this problem. This can be a trigger for autistic, epileptic, and migraine sufferers. There will be a review of current state codes for controls, lighting power density, and illuminance on the desktop. Get educated about lighting before you make an expensive mistake.
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Clean Energy/Energy Efficiency
3:30 PM
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Engage in discussions around hot topics and idea sharing in the world of buildings & grounds. Often, you are the only one in your district responsible for facilities and operations. Gather with the facilitators and your peers as they make sharing knowledge a priority. This interactive session will deliver information, as well as give the opportunity to ask questions and share successful practices from your district. As a group, we will share best practices, identify challenges, and brainstorm potential solutions.
3:30 PM
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Taxpayer support of Wisconsin school debt referenda dropped by nearly 20% over the last year; a major shift from prior years. Now more than ever before survey-precision is a critical, must-have feature when districts collect voter opinions. Not being able to accurately measure what the voting public will support means postponement of student initiatives and ultimately higher future costs for taxpayers to absorb. This presentation will help attendees understand voter demographics through post election analysis and scientific stratified random sample surveys.
3:30 PM
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Today’s presenters will provide an understanding of polished concrete. The information will include different applications and installation methods, the benefits of polished concrete flooring, floor system options and specifications. Dmitry and a facility manager will share project coordination ideas and help identify qualified contractors.
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Maintenance & Operations
3:30 PM
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The session will talk about water treatment for main school facilities. This will look at treatment for boilers, water heaters and kitchen equipment. We will also touch on Point-of-Use treatment for drinking water in various areas of the school and the sites that need higher purity applications such as the lab/science rooms. Additionally, we will discuss the incoming water sources (city versus private well) and how that water quality is an important factor to understand with the maintenance and managing of your school.
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Maintenance & Operations
3:30 PM
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Your presenters will review the state accounting codes (WUFAR) as they apply to their school district, the processes they use to develop a facilities budget, and how they are attempting to work with declining budget amounts.
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WASBO Facilities Manager Core Certification - Module 5
3:30 PM
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