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Direct linkAgron, Joe – American School & University, 2009
The nation's colleges are feeling the pinch of the economic downturn, and maintenance and operations (M&O) budgets especially are under pressure. This article presents data from the 38th annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study for colleges that can help one in benchmarking expenditures at one's institution. Data provided only targets two-year…
Descriptors: School Maintenance, Operating Expenses, Colleges, Energy
Agron, Joe – American School & University, 2009
Despite the worst economic environment in generations, spending by K-12 institutions on maintenance and operations (M&O) held its own--defying historical trends that have shown M&O spending among the most affected in times of budget tightening. This article presents data from the 38th annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study for…
Descriptors: School Maintenance, Operating Expenses, School District Spending, Elementary Secondary Education
Boulard, Garry – Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2009
Addressing ongoing and costly deferred-maintenance needs is a challenge for any two- or four-year school. During an economically challenging time, many HBCUs have put energy efficiency and other green projects on the back burner. However, some are finding that deferred maintenance does not have to be a barrier to becoming green. Despite budget…
Descriptors: School Maintenance, Energy Conservation, Educational Finance, Community Colleges
Agron, Joe – American School & University, 2007
Colleges are focusing increased effort--and money--to improve the physical condition of existing facilities and address a huge backlog of deferred maintenance. According to "American School & University's" 36th annual Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Cost Study, the median college spends 16.4% of total college budget on M&O, up from 11% the year…
Descriptors: Colleges, Undergraduate Study, School Maintenance, Costs
Agron, Joe – American School & University, 2007
Spending by school districts on maintenance and operations increased in 2006-2007, reversing years of historic low expenditures. According to "American School & University's" 36th annual Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Cost Study, the median school district spends 9.19% of total district expenditures (TDE) on M&O, up from 7.58% the year before.…
Descriptors: Costs, School Districts, School Maintenance, Educational Finance
PDF pending restorationStephan, Edward; And Others – 1979
A number of disadvantages cripple school efforts to face current energy shortages. Most schools were built at a time when energy was inexpensive and abundant and their structural design gave little regard to energy efficiency. Coupled with poor maintenance programs, school facilities may waste as much as 25 to 50 percent of the energy used. As an…
Descriptors: Building Design, Conservation Education, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Finance
