Program

A Program Developed to Meet Your Needs

As we enter our 10th year, we are excited to unveil an enriched format that will include more specific small group discussions, inspiring presentations, and memorable networking activities. With topics ranging from alternative financing to energy cost savings opportunities to tackling critical maintenance needs, the 2012 summit provides an environment to dive deep into these pressing issues you have been facing.

Topics to Include:

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Identifying an Alternative Financing Opportunities for your District

Budget strategizing is nothing new to K12 facilities and for many the outlook appears grim. There are many projects that need to be completed and fortunately some districts have found opportunities for alternative financing. During this session we will hear from districts that have successfully funded projects through alternative financing. We will also identify external resources for this funding such as public-private partnerships, SPLOST, and more.

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Planning & Designing Facilities for Advancing Technology

Keeping up with constantly advancing technology is a daunting task, especially as more technology is purchased for school districts than facilities can accommodate for it. During this session we will explore the future of technology and discuss the anticipation of the types of accommodations that need to be made.  We will also discuss how technology will be managed during periods of maintenance. 

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ASHRAE Standards: Roundtable Discussions

There is not one way to approach a challenge. What works for one district might not work for another. This session is an opportunity for you to exchange with your peers on the incremental rate of return expectations for moving from the latest standard ASHRAE 90.1 to ASHRAE 189.1.  This is your chance to discuss areas such as: which changes make sense, the sensitivity for K12 operations, and is there really a special formula to be used to investigate electricity, natural gas, summer operating hours, etc. ?

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Identifying Energy Cost Savings Opportunities

Across the landscape, K12 facilities are looking for ways to reduce their energy costs. During this session we will hear from two districts on how they were able to achieve healthy indoor learning environments through energy efficiency upgrades. We will also cover how they assessed their improved energy performance.  

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Increasing Efficiencies to Save Scarce Operational Dollars

The declining economy has forced everyone to retool their budgets. In this session we will analyze areas of your facilities with the greatest potential for improved operational efficiencies that can contribute to lifting the bottom line. We will explore examples from districts that have successfully increased efficiencies while saving operational dollars. 

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Tackling Critical Maintenance Needs

Aging facilities are in need of attention. Yet, we are in an era where facility operations need to be more flexible when it comes to maintenance. During this session we will explore methods to enhance maintenance during a time of limited operational funds. We will also cover ways to effectively manage and maintain the respective environments during this critical maintenance.  

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Successful Centralized Outsourcing of Custodial Operations

Many districts have looked into outsourcing custodial operations as a means for saving money, but have not made the switch. During this session we will explore how districts have been successful with outsourcing their custodial operations. We will discuss the process, procedures, details associated with these contracts. We will also cover the cost analysis of outsourcing.

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Adopting a Plan to Consolidate Facilities not Reaching Capacity

What began about 10 years ago in one city district has trickled its way through the country. Many districts are faced with making the move to smaller schools and some have seen success with closing and consolidating schools. During this session we will cover the community involvement procedures that should be implemented and how to manage the process. We will also discuss the cost benefit analysis of closing schools.

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Creatively Writing RFPs to Focus on Higher Standards

When it comes to selecting a supplier for your facility’s needs, often times the company selected is the one with the lowest cost. Many know that the lowest price doesn’t mean the best quality of standards. During this session we will discuss documentation wording that can be used on RFPs. We will also cover the importance of focusing on standards and not on dollars.

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Modifying a Long Range Master Facilities Plan to Fit the Changing Community Demographics

Adjustments to Master Facilities Plans will continuously occur as the demographics within districts change over the years.  During this session we will explore how districts are measuring demographic projectors to fulfill capacities and seats required. We will also examine how districts determine the operational/program capacity of a facility and how it is used.

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Defining Design Standards for Portable Classroom Facilities

When all seats within the facility are filled and there is no more space to accommodate the needs of the community, many districts have turned to portable classroom facilities. What was originally supposed to be a temporary fix is becoming a more permanent fixture for many schools. In this session we will explore the design standards for portable classroom facilities. We will also discuss how technology will be integrated into portable classroom facilities.

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Energy Efficiency: Roundtable Discussions

Being more energy efficient while reducing costs is probably the most pressing challenge faced by all facility administrators. During this roundtable knowledge exchange, attendees will have the opportunity to share their knowledge and expertise with each other. With a slew of facilities administration and industry experts, you are sure to get your questions answered. Don’t limit yourself to one area. This is your chance to talk about what you want answers to!

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