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| Abramson, Paul | 14 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Research | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1973
Schools are becoming complex facilities that need skilled, specially trained personnel to maintain mechanical systems. (Author/MF)
Descriptors: Custodian Training, Equipment Maintenance, Mechanical Equipment, Mechanical Skills
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1972
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Expenditure per Student, Laborers, National Surveys
Abramson, Paul – College Planning & Management, 1997
There is a national increase in the deferred maintenance of colleges and universities in the United States. The resulting deterioration represents a threat to the capability of higher education facilities to support mission of the colleges and universities they house. A series of questions concerning what the problems are and how they can be…
Descriptors: College Buildings, Deferred Maintenance, Educational Facilities, Educational Facilities Improvement
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1977
Almost 1,000 supervisors of buildings and grounds respond to a survey about their position, educational background, years of employment, salary, and purchasing power. (MLF)
Descriptors: Building Operation, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Occupational Information
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1974
In Mamaroneck, New York, a whole series of "common sense" little procedures are being put into effect to cut down on fuel consumption. The program, originally started as a dollar saver, should help alleviate the fuel crunch. (Author)
Descriptors: Conservation (Concept), Cost Effectiveness, Energy, Fuel Consumption
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1973
Compiled from a survey of approximately 500 school districts. Data are reported by median district spending per pupil for maintenance and operations labor, equipment, and supplies; utilities; property insurance; vandalism contingency; and security. Comparisons with the previous year are made. (DN)
Descriptors: Building Operation, Expenditure per Student, National Surveys, Operating Expenses
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1973
The editors examine district expenditures for maintenance and operations based on the size and value of the school plant. (Author)
Descriptors: Assessed Valuation, Costs, Equipment Maintenance, Operating Expenses
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1978
Despite continually rising costs of fuel and other utilities, the cost of maintenance and operations in public school districts is not rising as quickly as the general cost of education. A state-by-state cost comparison is included. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Heating, National Surveys, Operating Expenses
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1973
In a survey of school superintendents, 87 percent of the respondents reveal the use of carpeting in instructional areas. (Author)
Descriptors: Acoustic Insulation, Carpeting, Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Schools
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1975
These study figures can serve as a guide to school business officials attempting to reduce costs without endangering educational programs. (MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Equipment, Expenditure per Student, Labor Conditions
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1981
A recent survey of 2,000 school superintendents concerning the role, the job, and the status of the superintendent of buildings and grounds in their districts generates uncertainty about whether the status and salary are equal to the responsibility of the position. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Building Operation, Elementary Secondary Education, National Surveys, Occupational Information
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1974
A national survey indicates that the cost of operating and maintaining schools has risen more than 13 percent in the last year. The main thrust of inflation has come not through salaries but through goods and services purchased. (Author)
Descriptors: Costs, Data Analysis, Educational Finance, Labor Force
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1977
A state-by-state cost comparison has been added to AS&U's annual analysis and indicates that school budgets may be in deep trouble. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Building Operation, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Heating
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1979
Findings from a national survey of school plant maintenance and operation costs by ten regions and eight size categories. (MLF)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Building Operation, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Conservation
