Good school maintenance can save money that can later be used for educational programs. Appropriate activities are listed to obtain community support. Specific areas to be addressed in a district maintenance plan are listed. (MLF)

A dictate by a fire safety official prompted Ketchikan, Alaska, board members and administrators to plan, design, and construct an appropriate facility for school district maintenance operations. Guidelines are provided. (MLF)

Organized data describing school facilities are necessary for planning. Eleven categories that organize facility data by components are listed and discussed individually. (MLF)

Ways that a school facility administrator can help to rebuild public confidence in the school system. (Author/MLF)

Describes a planning process designed to (1) establish building maintenance priorities in a systematic and equitable manner, (2) include all knowledgable school system personnel in the process, and (3) develop a five-year building renewal plan. (MLF)

Obtaining qualified persons for capital resource management positions requires school districts and colleges to adopt nondiscriminatory selection and hiring policies. Guidelines are offered for the recruitment process, administering the selection process, and inhouse personnel development. (MLF)

Capital resource management seeks the most effective and efficient use of an institution's capital resources for maximum benefit to all programs at the least possible cost. The administrative functions, management tools, and the cyclical process of the system are listed. The use of microcomputers is recommended for data processing. (MLF)