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Download full textDistrict of Columbia Public Schools, 2012
The 2012-2013 school year represents a pivotal juncture for DC Public Schools. Last spring, Mayor Gray and Chancellor Kaya Henderson introduced "A Capital Commitment," their ambitious plan to dramatically accelerate student achievement in the district over the next five years by providing all of their students with a safe, academically…
Descriptors: School Personnel, Service Occupations, School Maintenance, Personnel Evaluation
Layzell, Julie; Rogers, Nicola; Flatt, Graham – 1996
This manual and videotape provides guidance on establishing effective school ground maintenance and management practices that link the grounds development phases with appropriate management. The video provides an overview of the key issues by showing approaches adopted by five different schools, and the manual explores these issues in greater…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Guidelines, Public Schools
Department for Education and Employment, London (England). Architects and Building Branch. – 1992
This document provides guidance on the overall electrical services and maintenance strategy in educational facilities, the individual components of which are considered in the following sections: record documentation and systems; inspection and testing; condition appraisal; maintenance requirements; and maintenance works procedures. Other sections…
Descriptors: Electrical Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Public Schools
Harroun, Jack T., Ed. – 1984
This manual is designed to fill two distinct needs in the school maintenance field: (1) a text or resource in training new maintenance staff members and in staff development, and (2) a reference source for the routine tasks and problems encountered in school sanitation and maintenance. Section 1 covers the basics of good school maintenance,…
Descriptors: Cleaning, Custodian Training, Equipment Maintenance, Repair
Lober, Irene M. – 1986
This manual presents practical methods and procedures to help school custodians ensure safe, functioning facilities and to reflect the district's standards. The guide begins with brief discussions of custodial organization, staff relationships, and maintenance staff. The section "Job Descriptions by Titles" lists functions of custodial positions.…
Descriptors: Cleaning, Custodian Training, Educational Administration, Educational Facilities Improvement
Jacobs, Bruce W. – 1994
Ways in which school facility planners, managers, and others can guard against the potential indoor air quality (IAQ) problems presented by paint are covered in this bulletin. It opens with an overview of paint formulations and the functional quality of different paints, paying special attention to the volatile organic compounds present in some…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Facilities Management, Hazardous Materials, Health Conditions
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. – 1993
Ways in which carpeting can affect a school's indoor air quality (IAQ) are discussed. Carpeting is defined as a system of components that includes pads, adhesives, floor preparation compounds, and seam sealers. For the last several years, these products have been increasingly scrutinized as to how they affect IAQ. Carpeting gives off volatile…
Descriptors: Carpeting, Elementary Secondary Education, Facilities Management, Floor Layers
