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Casserly, Michael; Lachlan-Hache, Jonathon; Manish Naik – Council of the Great City Schools, 2011
The nation's major city public school districts have substantial construction, renovation, modernization, and deferred maintenance needs because of the age and size of their school buildings, shifting populations, and the need to devote substantial resources to instructional personnel to meet their core academic mission. For instance, the average…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, School Districts, School Maintenance, Educational Facilities
Iossifova, Albena; Hemphill, Dennis; Brest, Diana; Albert, Scott – Facilities Manager, 2009
Founded in 1889, Slippery Rock University (SRU) is a state university with 8,500 students and 400 faculty. Facilities and planning (F&P) employs 178 staff, of which 50 are custodians. F&P is responsible for the maintenance of 560 acres and 60 major buildings that comprise approximately 2.3 million gross square feet. Currently work is…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Campuses, School Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance
Agron, Joe, Ed. – American School and University, 2004
Each month "American School & University" provides a mix of thought-provoking features, how-to-articles, industry reports, exclusive surveys, new sections, insightful columns, new product introductions and case histories to assist education officials in better performing their jobs. This June 2004 issue includes the following:…
Descriptors: Structural Elements (Construction), Athletics, Educational Facilities Planning, Educational Facilities Design
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. – 1976
Energy conservation measures that can be effected in the architecture and engineering of new and existing school buildings are listed. Guidelines are also offered for general school operation and maintenance. (MLF)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Improvement, Energy Conservation, Engineering Technology
Agron, Joe – American School & University, 1999
Examines one Pennsylvania school district's efforts to upkeep and improve its 30- to 40-year-old school facilities that required no tax increases for six years. Highlighted are the district's use of the Federal Land Reuse Authority to transform abandoned government property to private use and utilize the help of the community to provide mutually…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Public Schools, School Administration