2021 Virtual Facilities Management Conference

Learn about trends and innovations in school operations designed specifically for school facility, operations and maintenance and school business professionals!

 

Did you miss the conference? Register by April 11 to receive access to the session recordings!

 

A committee of your colleagues developed a program to enhance your professional learning!  And it is not all about COVID-19!

New for 2021 hear keynote Thomas R. Williams, a former NFL player who provided a positive message on culture and leadership.

This educational conference features over 25 sessions, including both core and continuing education courses for the WASBO Facilities Certification Program. All sessions were presented live, and recorded for future learning on your WASBO profile. In addition, mini-learning sessions have been recorded.

Breakout sessions include:

Core Certification Module 3: Environmental Health & Safety Solar & LED Lighting
Engagement & Well-being: A Critical Investment in Yourself & Others! Navigating Stakeholder Demands for School Safety Information
Speak Up, Speak Out Ionization/Equipment for Air Handling Units to Clean the Air
360 Virtual Photo Management System Stress Management
Accident Reporting for Workers Comp Best Practices Lessons Learned: Roundtable on COVID

 Additional Materials and Information

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When
3/3/2021 - 3/4/2021
Where
Virtual

Program

Wednesday, 03 March 2021

Description
Conference Welcome
Time
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
9:45 AM
General Session: Thomas Williams Keynote
Thomas’ passion is coaching athletes on the inevitable transition to life beyond the scoreboard. His mantra, “Athletes are great people first, who just so happen to be great athletes. Greatness may have started with sports but it doesn’t end when you retire. GREATNESS is a lifestyle.” Thomas serves by teaching athletes about character and leadership. His nonprofit, “Pursuits of Greatness,” helps athletes prepare for life after their playing career, by providing custom suits. This symbol of professionalism represents a new uniform that an athlete has retired, and is transitioning to their life of GREATNESS. In 2008 Thomas graduated from University of Southern California with a degree in Sociology. Nicknamed The Hitman, Thomas was a captain on USC’s football team where he and his teammates won 2 National Championships and 3 Rose Bowls. Selected 155th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft Thomas played 5 years in the NFL, where he was not just focused on winning and competing, but TEAMWORK, MENTAL TOUGHNESS and LEADERSHIP. After a career ending neck injury, Thomas transitioned from a game changer to a life changer. He will join us to help tackle obstacles and find our winning solutions.
Track
General Session
Time
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM
Visit Sponsors
Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM
Water 101 & Case Study
The Water 101 & Case Study presentation focuses on the history of drying, mitigation containment, how to classify and categorize water, and how to properly analyze water damage and subsequent restoration.
Track
Resource Area
Time
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
11:00 AM
Maximize Your District's Energy Savings
Since 2015, FOCUS ON ENERGY® has provided over $16 million in financial incentives to over 350 districts that improved their buildings' energy efficiency. By creating awareness of and implementing changes in the way they operate, school districts can better use taxpayer dollars and resources, conserve energy, improve efficiency and increase occupant comfort. This session will focus on new offerings, resources and training opportunities from Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy program. Learn what types of technical support and financial assistance are available to help your district maximize its energy savings.
Track
Resource Area
Time
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
11:00 AM
Getting Your Projects Funded
Demand > Supply? Do you have more projects than resources? Juggling competing demands with limited resources is nothing new to School Leadership. In this session we will explore how to package projects to maximize your impact and leverage external funding opportunities available to gain support for your Facilities and Indoor Environmental Quality improvement projects.
Track
Resource Area
Time
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
11:00 AM
Visit Sponsors
Time
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM
The 2 Questions You Need to Ask to Get the Most Value
Every District has a deferred maintenance list, as well as a growing list of facility needs, while their budgets are often shrinking. Whether you are a Business Official or Facilities Manager, there are important questions to ask to get the answers you need to get the most value out of every dollar invested in your buildings and grounds, not only this year, but for years to come.
Track
Resource Area
Time
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
11:30 AM
Caring & Up Keep of Your Gym Floor
- The do's and don'ts on your gym floor - Gym floor maintenance and daily inspections - Weight Limits - Floor finish pros and cons
Track
Resource Area
Time
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
11:30 AM
Lunch & Visit Sponsors
Time
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:00 PM
So You Want to Be a Facilities Manager (Cert. Core Intro)
You’ve started a new position as a Facilities Manager, now what? This session will give an overview of your new role and the responsibilities that come with it, as well as the skills that will be essential to your success. The presenters will review the WASBO Facilities Manager Core Certification program and how it will benefit you in your new position as a Facilities Leader in your district.
Track
Facilities Certification - Core Intro
Time
12:30 PM - 1:25 PM
12:30 PM
Engagement & Well-being: An Investment in Yourself & Others
This year has been like no other...or has it? School business and operations is a life of putting out fires and creating solutions, all while leading others to do the same. While COVID has likely exasperated the stress levels for many of us, the show will go on with new sets of problems to solve in the future. If you are not taking care of yourself or others, it will catch up with you! This session will explore practical ways to focus on taking care of yourself, and engaging others to do the same. You will leave with intentional steps to wellness & engagement to embed into your daily work!
Track
Facilities Certification - CE
Time
12:30 PM - 1:25 PM
12:30 PM
HVAC Solutions-UV Lighting vs. Ionization A Non-Biased Comp.
Many facility managers are challenged with implementing the best technologies to improve Indoor Air Quality during a pandemic and beyond.  This course will offer some basic background information on the Pandemic and how the aerosolized risk can impact indoor air quality.  Some of the basic control measures used to manage the spread of Covid will be discussed.  We will also take an in-depth look at two major technologies being used on HVAC equipment; UV Lighting and Ionization.  We will offer the pros and cons of each technology and close with a simple budget analysis comparing these two technologies.
Track
Facilities Certification - CE
Time
12:30 PM - 1:25 PM
12:30 PM
Visit Sponsors - Dedicated Resource Area Time
Track
Resource Area
Time
1:25 PM - 2:00 PM
1:25 PM
Integrated Pest Management (Core Mod. 3)
The legal requirements of application, posting, and record keeping for pesticide use in schools will be a discussion priority. Learn how to implement a successful Integrated Pest Management Program in your district. Hear from colleagues how IPM has worked in their districts and how to control common interior pests using IPM.
Track
Facilities Certification - Core Module 3
Time
2:00 PM - 2:55 PM
2:00 PM
Reduce Stress Fast: Tap Your Way to Calm with EFT
Feeling trapped in a cycle of stress, anxiety, tension, chronic pain, depression or even illness? Given up trying to find relief from doctors and drugs?  Attend this session and learn a simple “tapping” technique to provide instant relief and be more able to move forward with a healthy and vibrant life.
Track
Facilities Certification - CE
Time
2:00 PM - 2:55 PM
2:00 PM
Health and Safety Considerations for Schools Re-Opening
As communities across the United States begin to re-open K-12 school buildings for greater in-person learning and facility activities, it is important to consider health and safety concerns that may have arisen during complete or partial building shut-downs. This session will discuss potential issues with air quality, water quality, safety equipment and other areas that must be inspected and reviewed prior to re-opening our buildings.  The session will also discuss new challenges for building operations to COVID concerns and discuss if it is possible to validate our buildings as safe.
Track
Facilities Certification - CE
Time
2:00 PM - 2:55 PM
2:00 PM
Visit Sponsors
Track
Resource Area
Time
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
3:00 PM
Air Quality in Schools: Improving HVAC to Reduce COVID-19
HVAC systems play a significant role in reducing the spread of the aerosol transmission of COVID-19. Being proactive is vital for school districts to confidently respond to public health and community questions regarding the air quality of the learning environment. Join our team of experts as we talk about the “why and how” to conduct a comprehensive facility assessment with indoor air quality (IAQ) as a top consideration. We will guide you through a step-by-step planning process to help your school district and community better understand the current state of your facilities and how well the infrastructure supports IAQ and your educational goals.
Track
Resource Area
Time
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
3:00 PM
Preparing for the Unthinkable
This short session offers some insight into what you can do to help prepare for an emergency event. Preparing yourself, your staff, and your facility can make all the difference after an unthinkable event occurs, such as a fire or flood.
Track
Resource Area
Time
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
3:00 PM
Visit Sponsors - Dedicated Resource Area Time
Track
Resource Area
Time
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
3:20 PM
Indoor Environmental Quality (Core Mod. 3)
This session will be an introduction to IEQ geared towards both the beginner and experienced facilities manager. It will include the components of a good IEQ program with examples from one school district.
Track
Facilities Certification - Core Module 3
Time
3:30 PM - 4:25 PM
3:30 PM
Lessons Learned: COVID Roundtable
Track
Facilities Certification - CE
Time
3:30 PM - 4:25 PM
3:30 PM
Smart Elevator Maintenance
The presentation will focus on cost effective procurement and management of elevators and will discuss the following topics: New equipment Maintenance Modernization and upgrades
Track
Facilities Certification - CE
Time
3:30 PM - 4:25 PM
3:30 PM
Wrap Up & Peer Share Out
Time
4:25 PM - 4:30 PM
4:25 PM

Thursday, 04 March 2021

Description
General Session & Award Recognition
Track
General Session
Time
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:00 AM
Life Safety & Building Codes (Core Mod. 3)
We will examine the components of “Life Safety” and how it impacts daily operation of the school. Egress, occupancy, and fire resistance rated construction, all components of life safety, will be explored for practical use in schools. Learn some basic exit design concepts from dead ends to assembly aisle.
Track
Facilities Certification - Core Module 3
Time
10:40 AM - 11:35 AM
10:40 AM
Accident Reporting for Workers Comp - Best Practices
Under-reporting work comp claims to insurance carriers is a significantly bigger problem than over-reporting.  Even minor claims can become major problems if not handled properly.  Understand why that is, and what best practices your district should follow to more effectively control your work comp insurance costs.
Track
Facilities Certification - CE
Time
10:40 AM - 11:35 AM
10:40 AM
Planning to Seize an Opportunity
Disruption of the status quo presents challenges, but also opportunities. In an attempt to present a different perspective, this session will focus on what is required to turn the current situation, or others that may arise in the future, into a positive. By developing a comprehensive, forward-looking facilities plan and anticipating maintenance needs before they arise, the facility manager will have the information needed to re-prioritize and adjust projects as appropriate.
Track
Facilities Certification - CE
Time
10:40 AM - 11:35 AM
10:40 AM
Asbestos (Core Mod. 3)
Asbestos will include the uses of asbestos, history of asbestos regulations, health effects of asbestos, and basic concepts of the AHERA regulation.
Track
Facilities Certification - Core Module 3
Time
11:50 AM - 12:45 PM
11:50 AM
The State of Safety
The game has changed but the players are the same! With the on-going need to maintain compliance, we will share practical ways to ensure your safety procedures remain strong. We will dive into conducting drills (both in person and virtually), explore weather related best practices, active shooter protocols and all things safety. You will leave with tools to track drills and have a better understanding given the current state of school safety.
Track
Facilities Certification - CE
Time
11:50 AM - 12:45 PM
11:50 AM
Maximizing Your Facility's Savings with Renewable Energy
Investing in solar has been slow to catch on in Wisconsin schools. Prohibitive initial costs and limited sunny days have led to long paybacks. However, solar prices have decreased dramatically in the last 10-15 years. With financial incentives from FOCUS ON ENERGY® to help offset preliminary costs, more schools are investigating the move to renewable energy. Making a facility as energy efficient as possible should be the first step before considering investing in renewable energy. Energy-efficient improvements can reduce utility costs and allow a facility to install a smaller solar array to support its building load. This presentation reviews steps to implement a solar photovoltaic system. Learn how to prepare your facility for this type of installation by focusing on energy usage and ways to reduce energy consumption. Focus on Energy touches on energy efficiency improvements, such as LED lighting with connected controls and other upgrades to consider when integrating a facility with renewable energy systems.
Track
Facilities Certification - CE
Time
11:50 AM - 12:45 PM
11:50 AM
Lunch Break
Time
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
12:45 PM
20 Areas of Safety Concern & Responsibilities (Core Mod. 3)
Learn essential information on each of the 20 components needed to have a successful safety program. Examples of actual practices used by Wisconsin school districts will be included.
Track
Facilities Certification - Core Module 3
Time
1:15 PM - 2:10 PM
1:15 PM
DOJ Office of School Safety Speak Up Speak Out Resource Cent
Prior to most school safety incidents, other people knew about the attackers idea and/or plan to attack and most attackers engaged in some behavior prior to the incident that caused others concern or indicated a need for help. https://www.secretservice.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/Protecting_Americas_Schools.pdf SUSO went live September 2020, during a pandemic and increased isolation.  This cannot be a better time to have a resource available in Wisconsin to confidentially report concerning behavior.  Speak Up Speak Out Wisconsin School Safety Resource Center is a comprehensive, one-stop place to turn with important concerns, offering a Threat Reporting System, Threat Assessment Consultation, Critical Incident Response and General School Safety Guidance.  Students, parents, school staff, or any community members can submit a school safety concern or threat via a website, mobile phone application, or toll-free number. Resource center staff work around-the-clock to respond to tips and to deploy a response locally by communicating directly with school administrators, law enforcement, and counselors. Nationwide, more than half of public middle and high schools now operate a tip line. https://www.rti.org/news/survey-reveals-increasing-availability-and-utility-school-safety-tip-lines-us-public-schools. They are recommended for use by the United States Secret Service when developing comprehensive school violence prevention plans. https://www.secretservice.gov/data/protection/ntac/USSS_NTAC_Enhancing_School_Safety_Guide_7.11.18.pdf SUSO is available to identify not just threats to schools, but also other daily safety concerns students encounter, such as bullying, drug use, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and more.
Track
Facilities Certification - CE
Time
1:15 PM - 2:10 PM
1:15 PM
Implementing a Wood Energy System
With an increased interest in energy independence and reduced carbon emissions, the implementation of renewable energy systems is becoming more appealing. Of all the renewable energy systems, woody biomass energy systems tend to be overlooked despite their many potential benefits. The state of Wisconsin is comprised of 17 million acres of forest land. To promote a healthy forest system and support local wood industries, these forests are managed, leaving behind unmerchantable and unused woody debris. Therefore, there is potential for schools to use this excess woody debris from forest management as a source of fuel for a woody biomass heating system. This would help promote a healthy forest ecosystem, provide the school with local energy independence, and perhaps even reduce school heating costs. Hear more about the possibility of using woody biomass energy from Rice Lake Area School District’s energy guru and Director of Finance and Operations, where wood energy has successfully been used since the early 1980s to heat their school buildings and pool.
Track
Facilities Certification - CE
Time
1:15 PM - 2:10 PM
1:15 PM
Employee Health & Safety (Core Mod. 3)
The ever increasing role of a facility manager has grown to encompass creating a safety program that works to prevent employee injuries. This session will outline ways in which programs can be implemented in a way that creates buy-in, with the intent of creating a safe work place for all school employees. The session is presented through the lenses of a facility manager, risk manager and environmental manager.
Track
Facilities Certification - Core Module 3
Time
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
2:25 PM
Building 360° Photos for School Operations
It is like Google Street view for inside your buildings.  How many times have you or your maintenance guys had to make a site visit to observe the actual condition of space in your building? What type of floor? What kind of hardware? Where is the thermostat located? Where are the outlets/data installed? Where is the plumbing? What is the length? These are just some of the questions that may come up as you work through your daily list of problems to solve as a Facility Manager.   With Building 360° Photos, the answers can quickly be found without having to call your maintenance guys or leave your office.  Andy from Mukwonago Area School District will show how this tool has saved time and allowed him to solve problems better.  The power of Building 360° Photos is even more significant when used during a construction project.  Documenting in-wall conditions (blocking, studs, plumbing, electrical), above ceiling conditions, and progress during construction is a tremendous value to the facility's operation after construction.
Track
Facilities Certification - CE
Time
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
2:25 PM
Navigating Stakeholder Demands for School Safety Information
When it comes to school safety, stakeholders demand timely and accurate information. We will discuss strategies to help you navigate the demands of your stakeholders and assist you in maintaining or reclaiming your school district's reputation. Everyone hits bumps along the way. An organization can actually improve its credibility and trust during difficult times depending on how information is communicated. Let us help you develop the tools to craft messages that will make a difference.
Track
Facilities Certification - CE
Time
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
2:25 PM

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