School Facilities & Operations

In this episode host Burke Jones, FMP is joined by Jim Rich, the Director of Operations at Park Hill School District.  Jim and I do a deep dive on preventative maintenance, how he set up his program, and what he tracks.

Tune in to the School Facilities and Operations interview to hear:

- How to get started with your PM program

- What items to include and grow your PM program

- The best metric to track your progress

In this episode host Burke Jones, FMP is joined by Matt Liston the District Safety/Security Officer at USD 260 Derby Schools.  Matt and I talk about some simple ways of securing your facilities and making them less likely to be a target.  Many of the solutions to reducing vandalism and crimes can be helped by things that happen in the facilities and grounds departments of school districts.

Tune in to the School Facilities and Operations interview to hear:

- Simple ways to make your buildings less of a target

- Environmental design ideas that can increase security

- The role of facilities in maintaining safe/secure schools

In this episode host Burke Jones, FMP is joined by Brandon Chabola the Director of Plant Services at the Penn Hills School District.  Brandon and I talk about some exciting updates in his district and then transition to his career path.  What struck me the most was the time he has devoted to developing his personal career path, but also how freely he gives credit to those that helped him along the way!

Tune in to the School Facilities and Operations interview to hear:

- How a career in K-12 Facility Management can be cultivated

- How to encourage growth and development in others

- The way Brandon accepted recognition along his career path and rose to the occasion.

In this episode host Burke Jones, FMP is joined by Ginger Locke from the Medic Mindset podcast.  I have listened to the Medic Mindset for years.  My son is a paramedic, so I listen to gain insight into his world on an ambulance! Ginger and I talk about feedback, how to give it, different kinds of feedback, and encouraging feedback among your team.

Tune in to the School Facilities and Operations interview to hear:

- Why we are reluctant to give feedback

- The 3 different times you can give feedback, and how to do it

- How to encourage feedback in your team from the bottom up

In this episode host Burke Jones, FMP is joined by Andy Waller, CEO of Encore Pavement.  Andy and I talk about pavement and preventative maintenance of our paving.

Tune in to the School Facilities and Operations interview to hear:

- The ultimate PM schedule for your asphalt paved parking lots

- Why you should consider concrete right now if you need a new lot

- The average lifespan of a well-maintained parking lot surface, and how to spot wearing

In this episode host Burke Jones, FMP is joined by David Pettit, Director of Facilities at Joplin Schools.  David and I talk about opening new schools, CMAR and recommissioning HVAC systems in older buildings. 

Tune in to the School Facilities and Operations interview to hear:

- CMAR and current supply chain issues

- Opening new buildings

- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and recommissioning older buildings

In this episode host Burke Jones, FMP is joined by Joe Dineen with J&J Flooring Group.  Joe and I dive into all things flooring as he shares his wealth of knowledge regarding carpet and other floor surfaces.

Tune in to the School Facilities and Operations interview to hear:

- What are the current flooring trends 

- Best practices for bidding flooring projects

- Thoughts on replacing flooring on a routine schedule

- The difference between a manufacturer rep and a retail outlet

In this episode host Burke Jones, FMP is joined by Tommy Osborne the Executive Director of Construction for the Northwest ISD.  Tommy and I go way back so we shared a fun story, and then dove into managing construction and growth in one of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas.

Tune in to the School Facilities and Operations interview to hear:

- How their department is set up for success

- Prototypical school designs

- How Tommys architectural background is supporting the District

In this episode host Burke Jones, FMP is joined by Josh Schaffer the Director of Facilities at St. Charles School District.  We had a great time discussing a variety of issues we all deal with as K-12 Facility Managers.

Tune in to the School Facilities and Operations interview to hear:

- A unique partnership for fuel station Josh is working on

- LED light upgrades

- What Josh believes is an important "front door" to the District