Fundamentals of Facility Management (Tactical) 2026-2027

Date: 11/10-11/2026

Location: OASBO Conference Center | 98 Commerce Park Drive | Westerville, OH | 43082 OR Online via Zoom

Fees: $200 (Member) / $400 (Non-Member)

Are you a school facilities manager trying to stay ahead of the game? Our Fundamentals of Facility Management curriculum 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 tactical course, we will cover risk management, property liability, workers’ compensation, environmental safety, safety plan requirements, security assessments, maintenance planning, and cleaning standards.

If you are also interested in college credit for this course, click here to register with Ashland and notify Katie Johnson at [email protected] that you are pursuing Ashland credit. You must register with OASBO and Ashland to receive credit from both.

Seminar Directors: Scott Gilbert, Springboro Community City Schools, Lance Perry, Fairfield City Schools, Brandon Knecht, Northmont City Schools 

Day 1

8:30 a.m.
Module 3: Risk Management & Property Liability and Fleet Insurance
Travis Thompson, Hylant Administrative Services 
Nate Lynch, Hylant Administrative Services 

9:30 a.m.
Break

9:40 a.m.
Module 4: General Safety, Safety Teams, Safety Plans and Drill Requirements
Ted Roseberry, Orange City Schools
Scott Gilbert, Springboro Community City Schools

10:40 a.m.  
Break

10:50 a.m. 
Module 4: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design & Facility Vulnerability Security Assessments 
Ted Roseberry, Orange City Schools
Scott Gilbert, Springboro Community City Schools

11:30 a.m. 
Lunch

12:00 p.m.
Module 3: Workers’ Compensation
Craig Hatfield, Lakota Local Schools (Liberty Twp.) 

12:45 p.m.
Break

12:50 p.m.
Module 3: Environmental Safety & Safety Data Sheet Compliance
Craig Hatfield, Lakota Local Schools (Liberty Twp.)

1:20 p.m.
Break 

1:30 p.m. 
Module 3: Facility Focus Areas for Risk Management
Craig Hatfield, Lakota Local Schools (Liberty Twp.)

2:30 p.m.  
Adjournment

Day 2

9:00 a.m.
Module 5: General Maintenance Planning and Preventative Maintenance
Lance Perry, Fairfield City Schools 

10:00 a.m.
Break

10:10 a.m.
Module 5: Maintenance Departmental Organization, Management & Work Order Systems
Lance Perry, Fairfield City Schools

10:40 a.m.  
Break

10:50 a.m.
Module 5: Custodial Staffing and Cleaning Standards, Use of Cleaning Chemicals & Grounds Maintenance
Lance Perry, Fairfield City Schools 
Scott Bowling, Valley Supply/BradyPLUS 

11:35 a.m. 
Break

11:45 a.m.
Module 5: Use of Cleaning Chemicals & Grounds Maintenance
Lance Perry, Fairfield City Schools
Scott Bowling, Valley Supply/BradyPLUS 

12:15 p.m.  
Lunch

1:00 p.m.
Module 7: Recovering Costs for the Community Use of Our Schools
Brandon Knecht, Northmont City Schools 
Tom Dreiling, Ohio Schools Council 

2:00 p.m. 
Break

2:10 p.m.
Module 7: Community Use Programs and Facility Use Scheduling Systems
Brandon Knecht, Northmont City Schools
Tom Dreiling, Ohio Schools Council

3:00 p.m. 
Closing Comments & Adjournment