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Can you confidently predict the maintenance and capital needs of your facility for the next 5 years? How about 3 years? 1 Year? If you are like most K-12 facility managers, you dread sifting through spreadsheets, folders and project data to create your budget. And after all is said and done, it is hard to have confidence that the financial plan you create is accurate. Wouldn’t it be great if this information was easy to collect and feed an accurate capital plan? In this presentation we will share a simple 5 step process for collecting facility asset data for maintenance and planning. Topics covered will include:
- Collecting accurate data without taking your team away from maintenance
- Creating actionable reports with collected data
- Using data to implement a preventive maintenance plan
8:00 AM
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Using a comprehensive risk management approach for all lines of insurance. This program will help you understand how each aspect of insurance can help or hurt you. Understanding your risk and having a good comprehensive risk management plan can help you to save big dollars in both the short-term and the long-term. The partnership between School District of New Berlin and R&R for 4+ years led to continued improvement (reduction) of losses, improved experience mod, stable insurance program, and reduction in loss frequency. Today, the School District of New Berlin is considered to have best in class programs and approach.
8:00 AM
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This session is designed to outline specific resume formats and assist in identifying important information to share on your resume. Learn how to effectively answer interview questions and how to prepare for the interview. Communicating effectively during the interview is a key to success. Learn some tips about communicating verbally and non-verbally.
8:00 AM
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The Superior Area School District had considerable need for facility improvements. After years of discussions, there was finally the motivation to develop a long-term facility vision which allowed for the continued evolution of teaching and learning. The result of the process was the passage of a $92 million-dollar referendum which included replacing Cooper Elementary School, major additions and renovations to Superior High School, and other district deferred maintenance projects. How did the district establish facility solution priorities and what process determined the greatest needs of the district? The presentation will provide the strategies that lead to the Superior Area School District’s short and long-term facility and teaching vision.
9:15 AM
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Lead in water from an elementary school’s kitchen sink, 1.5 liters of mercury in a science classroom closet, visual residual mold growth and spores on roof decking, these are all environmental hazards CESA 10’s Facilities Management Department have found and safely removed in Wisconsin schools in the past six months. When is the last time you had someone evaluate your space for environmental concerns? If it has been more than a year, you’ll want to attend this presentation. Lance Gregorich, Environmental Health and Safety Manager, and Luke Krumenauer, Environmental Health and Safety Lead Consultant, will walk attendees through common areas where hazardous materials may be lurking, the benefits of conducting a chemical inventory, cost-effective methods to deal problem areas, and the best way to communicate solutions to the community.
9:15 AM
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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.
9:15 AM
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Districts face many issues during an employee’s “life cycle” during the employee’s employment with a district. This session will cover the hiring of employees, transfers and changes of assignment, leave provisions and retirement issues.
10:30 AM
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Wisconsin school facilities, with thousands of buildings in various locations, are one of the largest energy consumers in the state. Nationally, school facilities spend millions of dollars annually on electric and gas expenses. Creating awareness and implementing changes in the way these facilities operate, school districts can better use taxpayer dollars and resources, conserve energy, improve efficiency, and increase occupant comfort. 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 system performance of their existing buildings. Make 2018 a year of savings! Learn what technical support and financial assistance Focus on Energy is providing to assist all Wisconsin school districts in becoming more energy efficient.
10:30 AM
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How can we, as custodians, positively impact children and be good role models? We will examine stories of custodians who make a difference every day in the lives of the children in our schools.
10:30 AM
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Take this opportunity to learn what PBIS and SST are and how you as a Facility Manager / Support Staff can become an integrated part in this process. With more in-depth knowledge of different programs that are implemented by your administrative and teaching staff, our hope is that you will be able to find an opportunity to participate in these programs. Our intention is to provide everyone with a way to make a positive impact to assist students.
12:30 PM
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This facilities manager certification session will feature effective communications and interaction with the public. We will review the elements of effective communication and personal contacts, identify the key components to gaining trust and respect from others, and getting your message out and understood. We will also discuss ways to counteract misinformation and correct false rumors before they become widespread, as well as how to react to complaints about you and/or your staff.
12:30 PM
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Within just a few minutes, an elementary school’s approaching school year was put in jeopardy as a fire ravaged the building. This presentation explores the experiences of a Wisconsin School District that had a significant fire occur within one of their buildings in July 2017. Perspectives from both the district administrator as well as the project manager will be shared. Among the points covered will be:
- District background
- How to plan for a fire
- District contingencies
- Mitigation scope development
- The road map for a school fire
- Formulating a communication plan
- The Human side of a disaster
- Time lines
- Insurance involvement
- School staff participation
- Managing the media
- Consultant involvement
- Art and science
A brief case study of this particular school fire project will be included within the presentation as well.
12:30 PM
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This session will cover the myths of condensing boilers along with proper installation and operations to gain maximum efficiency. Analyzing warranty and operational coverage of condensing boilers will also be presented.
1:40 PM
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Facility Managers are being called on more than ever to present data related to facilities. From energy savings to customer satisfaction- this session will explore data that can be tracked and celebrated, as well as shared with your leadership team or school board. If it is worth doing....then it is worth measuring!
1:40 PM
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This session will cover the following:
- How the Natural Gas Market Works
- From Wellhead to Burner Tip
- Supply and Demand Factors
- Market Analytics
- Case Studies
1:40 PM
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Session will explain:
- Open Control Systems
- What to watch out for
- Integrations
- Communications Protocols
2:50 PM
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Leadership is critical to the success of any organization. In this interactive session we will explore the philosophies and qualities of outstanding leaders. We will also examine ways to implement those strategies to become more effective leaders ourselves.
2:50 PM
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Many different constituencies utilize school district property, including students, employees, parents, and other individuals. With so many different individuals accessing district property, there are many different issues that are presented, including rights to access property, risk of injury, and safety concerns. In this respect, school officials must consider the legal issues posed by these issues. This presentation will provide guidance on many of the legal issues involved with these considerations, including access to property, negligence, surveillance, weapons, and other issues.
2:50 PM
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