Insufficient resource allocation to facilities maintenance and decisions to defer maintenance are contributors to a backlog of deferred maintenance nationwide. Focuses on the infrastructure of New York schools and suggests incentives at the state level to ensure adequate attention is given to plant maintenance. (eight references) (MLF)

Discusses how colleges and universities are scrambling to catch up on deferred maintenance before the backlog becomes overwhelming. The problems, and some solutions, for acquiring repair funding and collecting needs data are addressed. (GR)

In January 1998, 12 francophone school boards were established in Ontario, up from 4 in 1989. This new level of autonomy brings with it the new political reality of accountability. Francophone school boards, in addition to educating students within provincial policies, are responsible for maintenance of French language and culture to ensure…

This article describes Prescription Athletic Turf (PAT), which solves the poor drainage problem associated with natural grass fields. (PD)

How to check out systems and do preventative maintenance on your portapak. (Author)

Tips to keep microcomputers working and, if malfunctioning, areas to investigate before calling outside repair service. (MLF)

Many of the chores department stores hide behind closed doors must be performed openly at a recreation site. (Editors)

Increased campus vandalism has lowered the morale of building and grounds staffs and diverted funds from improvement projects. (RA)