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Facilities Management Conference

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
Preconference Session September 28, 2010
Conference September 29-30, 2010
Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey, Grantville
Offered in partnership with SchoolDude


ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

School facility management affects teaching and learning, student and staff health, day-to-day building operation, and the long-range fiscal health of the entire education organization. This PABSO event, dedicated to this crucial function within the district, will provide a wide range of presentations providing new – and practical – ways for facilities directors and custodial supervisors to solve their current challenges and do their jobs more effectively. Three tracks on Wednesday and Thursday are designed to provide targeted programming for facilities managers/directors, custodial supervisors/trainers, and SchoolDude product users. The Tuesday preconference will provide grounds management information and pesticide credits.

EXHIBITS
Learn about the latest new products, services and business solutions to your facilities needs in the exhibit hall featuring 47 facilities related companies.

NETWORKING
Get to know your counterparts from across the state while enjoying meals, exhibits, a reception and lively discussions during the educational sessions.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Facilities directors and personnel including custodian supervisors/trainers, head custodians, SchoolDude product users, business managers, superintendents and board members who have an interest in facilities management.

LODGING/DIRECTIONS
A room block has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey until August 29, 2010. Room rates are Single or Double $116; plus sales and occupancy taxes. To make a reservation, call 717-469-0661 and mention the PASBO Facilities Conference. For directions, go to http://www.pasbo.org/wkshp_directions.asp 

INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
BUY ONE/GET ONE 50% OFF: To provide relief to your LEA professional development budget AND increase the reach of the Facilities Management Conference, PASBO is offering a special economic stimulus incentive. Register one person for the full two-day conference and get a second two-day registration for another person from your LEA for half price. When you register the first person at the full price, you will receive a special discount code – you must provide this discount code at the time you register the second person to get the 50% discount. For more details, go to http://www.pasbo.org/Two-DayConferenceIncentiveDetails.pdf 

PREPAID COUPONS: Order a pre-paid coupon book to save on PASBO workshops in the coming year! School entities can purchase a book of five coupons for $300. Coupons can be used by any individual from your LEA, including non-members. This is a great way to introduce non-members from your school entity to the benefits of PASBO workshops at the member rate. Coupon books can be purchased at any time during the program year. For more information and an order form, go to: http://www.pasbo.org/couponorderform.pdf

REGISTRATION
  PASBO Member:
    Preconference (Sept 28) $75
Two-Day Conference (Sept 29&30) $240
Conf Day 1 Only (Sept 29) $165
Conf Day 2 Only (Sept 30) $95
     
  Non-Member:
    Preconference (Sept 28) $110
Two-Day Conference (Sept 29&30) $300
Conf Day 1 Only (Sept 29) $210
Conf Day 2 Only (Sept 30) $130
     

CREDITS
  Preconference: CEU=2
  This workshop has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for the following pesticide credits:
4 - Core (00)
4 - Lawn and Turf (07)
4 - Demonstration and Research (18)
4 - Park / School Pest Control (23)
4 - Private Category (PC)
     
  Two-Day Conference: CPE=9 / CEU=5
  Conf Day 1 Only: CPE=4 / CEU=2
  Conf Day 2 Only: CPE=4 / CEU=2

 

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE (Subject to change)

PRECONFERENCE - Tuesday, September 28
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Registration
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Turf Disease and Insect Update
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Pesticide Safety Game Show
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Turf Weed Identification and Management
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Calibration and Recordkeeping
   
CONFERENCE DAY 1 - Wednesday, September 29
   
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. SchoolDude Computer Lab
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast
10:00 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. PASBO Welcome and Announcements
10:05 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Keynote Session - Marilyn Walker, Speaker and Consultant
“Please Understand Me: How Behavior Differences Impact Teamwork”

Learn how to reduce misunderstandings and unproductive conflict by understanding how behavior styles impact relationships. Session includes a mini behavior assessment and practical tips to communicate more effectively with every type.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Concurrent Tracks
(FD=Facility Directors; CS=Custodial Supervisors; SD=SchoolDude)
FD – In House vs. Contracted Services – Paul Minotti, PRSBO, Neshaminy SD and Dave Hansel, New Hope-Solebury SD
CS – Keys for Success in School Facilities Politics – Randy Buffington, PRSBO, Southern York Co. SD
SD – Utilizing Maintenance Direct to Improve Efficiency – Jeff David, SchoolDude
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Concurrent Tracks (FD; CS; SD)
FD – Critical Exposure Issues in School Safety – Steven High, High Safety Consulting
CS – How to Save Energy – Tom Schneider, Council Rock SD & Fred Remelius, Upper Merion Area SD
SD – Using FSDirect to Calculate How Much an Event Costs Your District – Adam Johnson, SchoolDude
3:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Exhibits Open
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Reception in Exhibit Hall
   
CONFERENCE DAY 2 - Thursday, September 30
   
7:00 a.m.  – 8:00 a.m. Full Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. SchoolDude Computer Lab
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Concurrent Tracks
(FD=Facility Directors; CS=Custodial Supervisors; SD=SchoolDude)
FD – Planning for Capital Improvement – Dave Matyas, PRSBA, Central Bucks SD & Scott Kennedy, Central Bucks SD
CS – Grounds Maintenance Tips for Building Supervisors – Ed Poprik, PRSBO, State College Area SD
SD – Easy How To’s for Improving Accountability with InventoryDirect – Tim Mundy, SchoolDude
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Tracks (FD; CS; SD)
FD – LEED the way to Greening Your Existing Schools – Anita Snader, USGBC Green Schools Committee of Central PA
CS – Inspections for Cost Efficiency and Quality Assurance – Dan Wooley, Hillyard Inc.
SD – Analyzing Your Data to Find Saving in Utility Direct – Matt Buchanan, SchoolDude
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Mini-Workshop Tables (4 rotations)
Alternative Energy Grants – Libby Dodson, PA Department of Environmental Protection
Artificial vs. Natural Turf – Ed Poprik, PRSBO, State College Area SD
Bedbugs in Schools – Lyn Garling, PA IPM Program
Breakthroughs in Facility Capital Planning – Lindsay Mathews, SchoolDude
Changes to Guaranteed Energy Savings Act – Collin Sandifer, Schneider Electric
Effective Workplace Safety Committees – Mary Rose Turnpaugh, PENNSAFE
Facilities Award of Excellence – Paul Minotti, PRSBO, Neshaminy SD
Facilities Benchmarking Study – Craig Boltz, PRSBO, Lebanon SD
LEED Certification – Anita Snader, USGBC Green Schools Committee of Central PA
New Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule – Demian Ellis, U.S. EPA Region 3
PASBO Credentialing Programs – Corrine Shearer, PASBO
PASBO Energy Audit Service – Bill McGill, PASBO
Recycling in Schools – Donna McGowan, U.S. EPA Region 3
Right to Know/MSDS Compliance – Barbara Dychala, PENNSAFE
Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign – Sharon Kenney, U.S. EPA Region 3
Team Building – Peter Rivera, New Hope-Solebury SD
Waste & Recycling Expense Reduction – Jason Albert, Waste Associates
12:15 p.m. Adjourn