Fundamentals of Facility Management 2023-2024
Recorded On: 08/31/2023
- Registration Closed
Date: Aug. 30-31, 2023
Location: OASBO Conference Center | 98 Commerce Park Drive | Westerville, OH 43082 or online via Zoom
Cost: $200 (Member) / $400 (Non-Member)
Are you a school facilities manager trying to stay ahead of the game? Or simply interested in learning more about school facility management? Our Fundamentals of Facility Management Course offers modules that provide an in-depth look at creating master plans, budgeting for new construction projects, understanding procurement laws and bidding requirements, risk management for school safety, facility security assessments, and more. With this course, we make sure that you have all the knowledge on hand to best manage your space.
With our course, you can boost productivity by using preventive maintenance procedures and get up to date with the newest regulations when it comes to community use programs or recovering costs. Prevent any surprises down the road with an educated staff ready for whatever a day brings forth. Get organized and take control of your facility today!
Agenda
Day 1
8:30 a.m.
Module 1: Creating your MFP and the OFCC
Brad Lovell, Director of Business Operations, Sycamore Community City Schools
Chris Passarge, Chief Operations Officer, Lakota Local Schools
9:30 a.m.
Break
9:45 a.m.
Module 1: Site Selection, Property Acquisition & Creating a Construction Budget
Brad Lovell, Director of Business Operations, Sycamore Community City Schools
Chris Passarge, Chief Operations Officer, Lakota Local Schools
10:45 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m.
Module 1: Construction Methods & Capital Planning
Brad Lovell, Director of Business Operations, Sycamore Community City Schools
Chris Passarge, Chief Operations Officer, Lakota Local Schools
12:00 p.m.
Lunch
12:45 p.m.
Module 2: Budgeting for Facility Operations & Utility Management
Chris Passarge, Chief Operations Officer, Lakota Local Schools
1:45 p.m.
Break
2:00 p.m.
Module 2: Procurement Law, Bidding Requirements & Cooperative Purchasing
Chad Welker, Director of Business Services, Ohio Schools Council
3:00 p.m.
Break
3:15 p.m.
Module 3: Risk Management & Facilities
Travis Thompson, Director of Risk Management, Hylant Administrative Services
Jennifer Sudhoff, Treasurer/CFO, Benjamin Logan Local Schools
4:15 p.m.
Adjournment
Day 2
8:30 a.m.
Module 4: Safety & Facilities
Ted Roseberry, Director of Business Operations, Orange City Schools
Scott Gilbert, Executive Director/Business Manager, Springboro Community City Schools
9:30 a.m.
Break
9:45 a.m.
Module 5: Maintenance Planning, Preventive Maintenance & Grounds
Lance Perry, Director of Business Operations, Fairfield City Schools
Chris Passarge, Chief Operations Officer, Lakota Local Schools
10:45 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m.
Module 5: Maintenance Organization & Work Order Systems
Lance Perry, Director of Business Operations, Fairfield City Schools
Chris Passarge, Chief Operations Officer, Lakota Local Schools
11:45 a.m.
Lunch
12:15 p.m.
Module 5: Custodial Staffing, Cleaning Standards, Use of Chemicals
Lance Perry, Director of Business Operations, Fairfield City Schools
Chris Passarge, Chief Operations Officer, Lakota Local Schools
1:15 p.m.
Break
1:30 p.m.
Module 6: Human Resources Role in Facilities
Chad Welker, Director of Business Services, Ohio Schools Council
Tom Dreiling, Assistant Superintendent, Independence Local Schools
2:30 p.m.
Break
2:45 p.m.
Module 7: Community Use, Scheduling Systems & Cost Recovery
Brandon Knecht, Director of Business Services, Northmont City Schools
3:45 p.m.
Break
4:00 p.m.
Module 8: Evaluating Your Facility Maintenance Program
Chris Passarge, Chief Operations Officer, Lakota Local Schools
4:30 p.m.
Adjourn
The curriculum will cover:
Module 1:
- Creating Your Master Facilities Plan
- OFCC and Non OFCC School Construction Projects
- Site Selection for Construction of Staff Facilities
- Property Acquisition for School Districts
- Creating a Construction Budget
- Construction Methods for the Construction of School Facilities
- Capital Planning for Existing School Facilities
Module 2:
- Budgeting Considerations for the Operation of School Facilities
- Utility Management and Energy Savings Programs Final
- Procurement Laws and Bidding Requirements
- Cooperative Purchasing
Module 3:
- Risk Management for School Facilities
- Property Liability and Fleet Insurance
- Workers’ Compensation
- Environmental Safety
- Safety Data Sheet Compliance
- Facility Focus Areas for Risk Management
Module 4:
- General Safety and Safety Teams
- Safety Plans and Drill Requirements
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
- Facility Vulnerability and Security Assessments
Module 5:
- General Maintenance Planning and Preventative Maintenance
- Maintenance Departmental Organization and Management
- Work Order Systems
- Custodial Staffing and Cleaning Standards
- Best Practices for the Use of Cleaning Chemicals
- Grounds Maintenance
Module 6:
- Facilities Department Organization and Structure
- Facility Manager’s Role in Collective Bargaining
- Hiring & Maintaining Staff
- Training & Evaluating Facilities Staff
- Managing Contracted Staff and Contractors
Module 7:
- Community Use Programs
- Facility Use Scheduling Systems
- Recovering Costs for the Community Use of Our Schools
Module 8:
- Evaluating Your Maintenance
- Evaluation Questions
Brad Lovell
Director of Business Operations, Sycamore Community City Schools
Brad Lovell joined Sycamore Community Schools in July 2021 as the Director of Business Operations, overseeing the Transportation, Child Nutrition, and Maintenance and Facilities departments. Mr. Lovell is in charge of managing the district's $127.5 million Master Facility Plan. He also oversees Student Operations, including attendance, discipline, and enrollment.
Lovell has been an education consultant for Hamilton County Education Service Center since 2018, facilitating strategic planning at eight districts across the region. Lovell was previously a principal at both Lakota Local Schools and Milford Exempted Village Schools and the Director of Global and Local Partnerships for Crossroads. He has also served as a Board of Education member for Lakota Local Schools since 2017.
Chris Passarge
Chief Operations Officer, Lakota Local Schools (Liberty Township)
Christopher Passarge is the Executive Director of Business Operations for the Lakota Local School District which is the eighth largest public school district in the State of Ohio. He is the senior operations executive for the district with responsibilities for facilities and construction management, food service, transportation, technology, procurement, and athletic operations.
Chad Welker
Director of Business Services, Ohio Schools Council
Chad Welker has almost two decades of experience working with schools for business services. In addition to his work as business manager, he has held several leadership positions with Ohio Association of School Business Officials, including his most recent appointment to their board of directors.
Travis Thompson, CPSI
Director of Risk Management, Ohio School Plan
Travis has an extensive loss control background and he designed the loss control protocols for the field risk managers. He and his department provide extensive risk management services to our public entity and educational institution clients. Travis has worked with hundreds of municipal and school clients. His professional specialties include: Emergency Action Planning / Accident Investigation / Safety Management System.
Travis earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio. In addition, he is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) and a Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM).
Jennifer Sudhoff
Fiscal Operations Coordinator, Shared Services Alliance (SSA)
Jennifer is a Fiscal Operations Coordinator with Shared Services Alliance (SSA) where she provides fiscal support to school districts and governmental agencies across Ohio. Jennifer also serves as the CFO for Spencerville Local Schools. Prior, she was the Treasurer/CFO of Benjamin Logan. Before public service, she worked in the financial industry for 10 years. Jennifer also currently serves on the OASBO Board as the At Large Director of Transportation.
Ted Roseberry
Director of Business Operations, Orange City Schools
Ted Roseberry is a graduate of the University of Kentucky. He is currently the Director of Operations and Business Affairs at Orange City Schools where he has served since 2017. Previously, he was the Business Manager at Chardon Local Schools and Painesville City Schools. He has been in education since 1998 and an administrator since 2004. He is a proud father of two children.
Scott Gilbert
Chief Operations Officer, Springboro Community City Schools
Scott Gilbert serves as the Chief Operations Officer at Springboro Community City Schools. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the District in the areas of purchasing, contracts and agreements, construction services, transportation, maintenance, food service and district building operations.
Lance Perry
Director of Business Operations, Fairfield City Schools
Lance has been working in Ohio school districts for the past 22 years. He began as a sub-custodian and worked his way up to the position of Business Manager eight years ago. Lance is currently the Business Manager at Fairfield City School District and has been for the past two years.
Tom Dreiling
Assistant Superintendent, Independence Local Schools
Tom Dreiling has overseen the business and operations of Independence Local Schools since 2017. District operations include maintenance, facility management, special projects, transportation, food services, and security. He also handles the Human Resources operations for classified employees.
Tom previously served as middle school principal in the North Olmsted City Schools. He has an extensive background and a successful track record in facilities planning, instructional programming, and district operations. Tom earned his yellow belt in Lean Six Sigma in 2015. He received his Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education and Teaching from Ohio Northern University and his Masters of Educational Administration from the University of Akron. In addition to working for North Olmsted City Schools, he was a principal at Woodford Elementary in Barberton, an assistant principal in Twinsburg, and began his career as a 3rd and 6th grade teacher. Tom is also part of a team that provides leadership training throughout the country for teachers who are implementing grade transition programs.
Tom lives in Hinckley, Ohio with his wife (Jodi) and two daughters (Camden-Freshman and Peyton-7th Grade).
Brandon Knecht
Director of Business Services, Northmont City Schools
Brandon is an experienced Director of Business Services with a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education industry. He is skilled in Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Business Process Improvement, Educational Technology, and Public Speaking.
Brandon has been with Northmont City Schools as their Director of Business Services since August 2012.
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