fspma insider summer 2016

FSPMA

INSIDEROfficial publication of the Florida

School Plant Management Association

Summer 2016

In this issue:• 2016 Annual Conference Schedule and Workshop Information

• Custodial Staff Making a Difference in Schools and the Community

• Citrus County Training Day Reduces Injuries and Raises Awareness

Citrus Grove Elementary School

Martin County School District’s Top Performer

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6 FSPMA President’s Message: Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Student Success

7 2016 FSPMA Board of Directors

8 Managing Safety and Health

9 FSPMA Providing Powered Industrial Truck Training

10 To Modernize or Raze and Rebuild

12 Cover Story: Citrus Grove Elementary School

15 General Session Keynote Speaker Dr. William Law

15 Superintendent Jerry Scarborough Recognizes the Value of the FSPMA

16 2016 FSPMA Annual Conference Schedule

18 2016 Conference Workshops

26 SCSI is Catching On

28 Joseph Gormley: Art from the Heart

30 Citrus County Safety Training Day is Making a Difference

32 Protecting Communities with Real World Training

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34 Phong Vo: The Joy of Helping Students

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FIRST: to determine the nature, extent, and quality of non-instructional services required for the educational program, and to promote the development of these services by establishing acceptable policies, standards, and practices.

SECOND: to develop a working relationship with school administrators, managers, non-instructional and instructional personnel, and to foster the programs through adequate facilities and school environments.

THIRD: to promote the professional advancement of school plant maintenance, operation, safety, energy management, and environmental management.

Florida School Plant Management association MissionThe FSPMA organization was established in 1960 with three main objectives:

FSPMA President’s Message

Rolling out the Red Carpet for Student Success

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As I write this letter, we have sold 93 of the 104 booths for this year’s conference. By the time this magazine is published, we probably will be sold out. Our next effort is reaching out to school districts and colleges, both public and private, as well as other agencies. The mission of FSPMA has been sharing information with others and promoting best practices throughout the state. FSPMA wants all school district and college facilities staff to be successful in their efforts so the students can in turn be successful.

The board members have been dedicated and passionate about bringing the best workshops to the conference this year. This could not be possible without the effort of all the board members, as well as other passionate volunteers.

As you look at the conference schedule included in this publication, I want to point out some new additions this year. We are very fortunate to be offering a Playground Maintenance Workshop, never before offered in the state of Florida. We also have added some personal growth workshops this year, such as FRS Retirement, Debt Management, Employability Skills and Starting a $10,000 Side Business. As always, we are continuing to offer the State Fire Marshal CEU’s, the Professional Custodial Certifications, leadership classes and another full conference of landscape and grounds classes. Florida Department of Education and Florida Department

of Health will again be supporting us throughout the week, and as usual we will have other environmental, energy, safety and maintenance classes.

Our Keynote speaker this year is Dr. William Law, President of St. Petersburg College. He is passionate about student success and has a place in his heart for Facilities staff. He will talk about what each of us can do to make a difference in the lives of a child.

Lastly, FSPMA is proud to announce that we awarded a $5,000 scholarship to one very deserving student, as well as several other smaller scholarships. Our scholarship criteria changed this year and we now are awarding larger amounts for higher GPAs.

I feel honored to be a part of FSPMA, and I am very excited about the conference. See you there!

Sincerely,Angelo Rivera v

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2016 FSPMa officers & Board of Directors President Angelo Rivera, St. Petersburg College

President Elect Leroy Christopher, Pasco County Schools

Vice President Michael Clark, Osceola County Schools

Secretary Amber Sperlich, Seminole County Schools

Treasurer Jennifer Fowler, Orange County Schools

Director at Large John Colasanti, Citrus County Schools

Director of Certifications David Van Mensel, Pasco County Schools Eddie Flicker, Pasco County Schools (retired)

Director of Energy and Environmental Diana Wright, St. Petersburg College

Director of Maintenance Jim Pickering, Palm Beach County Schools

Director of Operations Joe Leavens, Hillsborough County Schools Doug Abbott, Pinellas County Schools

Director of Safety Anthony Kimes, Hillsborough County Schools

Director of Grounds Pete Martens, St. Petersburg College

Director of SCSI Mark Cocco, Martin County Schools

District 1 Director Lori Saunders, Suwannee County Schools

District II Director Clint Smith, Citrus County Schools

District III Director Sally Hull, Manatee County Schools

District IV Director Victoria Stanford, Broward County Schools

District V Director Dorn Beddow, Lee County Schools

Director of Committees Vivian DeRussy, St. Petersburg College

Director of Scholarships Leroy Christopher, Pasco County Schools

Executive Council - Chairperson Jim Hudson, Brevard County Schools

Executive Council - Members Mark A. Carver, Suwannee County Schools Mark A. Cocco, Martin County Schools Vivian DeRussy, St. Petersburg College Jennifer Fowler, Orange County Schools

Coordinator of Conventions Lori Saunders, Suwannee County Schools

State Department Advisor Annabelle Wright, Department of Education

Sergeant at Arms David Van Mensel, Pasco County Schools Keive McCloud, St. Petersburg College

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Managing Safety and HealthBy Annabelle Wright

Ensuring the safety of our employees is critical to our mission of providing a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff. Employers often think they don’t have time to – or can’t afford to – invest in safety management. The reality is they can’t afford not to.

When an employee is injured on the job there are both direct and indirect costs associated with that injury. Direct costs include emergency medical expenses, physical therapy and treatment, medications, loss of productivity immediately following the incident for investigation and clean-up. Indirect costs include the continued loss of productivity during the injured employee’s recovery time, potential for reduced product quality due to employees having to work short staffed while trying to meet the customer’s needs, loss of employee morale as they may believe their employer does not care about them as human beings, and the potential for legal costs should the issue result in litigation.

Then there is the cost to the employee. Simply stated – it hurts to get hurt. It hurts physically as pain comes with injury. It hurts financially as disability compensation only covers a portion of the employee’s wages. It hurts emotionally as the injured employee worries about how they will pay bills and support their family on the lower disability income. And then there is the possibility of an uncertain future. What if the injured employee reaches the maximum medical improvement and is unable to return to the position they were trained and skilled to perform?

No matter if you are trying to start

an employee safety and health program or improve an existing program, you will find the return well worth the investment. A plan of action to improve safety and health can be implemented at the school level, at the district level, or both. It is important to make sure everyone is working toward the same goals and objectives of the organization as a whole.

The first step is to analyze where you currently are and establish what your goal is by determining where you want to be. Taking the first step is important, but keep in mind you are not going to reach your destination overnight. Just as important as taking the first step is not losing focus or forward movement on the fundamental goal of a safe and healthy environment for everyone. People often look for an end point, or ask how long will this take, when the reality is there is no end. When you reach a goal, move the bar higher, because the ultimate goal is continual improvement.

Then develop a strategic plan with “SMART” goals – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. For example a goal of “no workplace accidents” may be difficult to achieve and people may become discouraged as they believe it will never happen. On the other hand, a goal “to reduce the slip trip and fall incidents by 15 percent in the 2016/2017 fiscal year” gives you a specific goal, one where progress can be measured, is attainable and realistic (it can be done), and is timely (you have a specific time period that you want to achieve the goal).

Then identify action steps to achieve your goal. Get input from all

stakeholders. A successful safety and health program includes both labor and management, working together to achieve the common goal. Management provides the leading motivation and the resources for implementing change. Labor provides assistance in identifying hazards in the work place and needs to be able to communicate concerns about safety and health without fear of retaliation. The potential consequence of failing to gain employee involvement is an accident occurring when the employees knew a hazard existed, but did not feel able to say anything about it.

Once the plan is developed, it is time to work the plan. Having a plan and not putting it into action will not get you to your goal. Organizations have developed goals and objectives that have gone unrealized because no one took charge to implement and keep the plan moving forward.

Monitor the results. Track the data to see if your efforts are having an impact and moving you toward your goals. If you find that the plan of action is not generating the desired results, be prepared to take action. Reevaluate the action steps and make adjustments to the plan. Don’t abandon the goal – just change direction to keep the forward motion and continual improvement.

If you are interested in more information about implementing a safety and health program at your facility, join me at the FSPMA conference for “Moving your Safety and Health Program Forward.” v

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FSPMa Providing Powered Industrial Truck Training

FSPMA is happy to announce that we will be providing Powered Industrial Truck Training at the 2016 FSPMA Conference. This training will focus on the safe operation of the sit-down counter-balanced rider forklift. Upon successful completion of the course, the participants will receive a forklift operator certification. The following is a course description.

Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Safety 29 CRF 1910.178.

Requirement for all powered industrial truck operators to be trained prior to operating equipment. Course includes explanations of the physical properties and characteristics of the vehicles, safe operations, refueling procedures, and safe operation. The course includes classroom instruction and hands on instruction and evaluation of operating a forklift. Operators receive a certificate of operation on the forklift. Forklift certifications are valid for three years from date of issue. v

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To Modernize or Raze and Rebuild? That’s a Good Question

School districts, colleges and the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) must obtain approval from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) prior to razing a building by completing the Room Condition Change Building Replacement/Raze form (RCC-BRR). As the form name says, it is also necessary to request a room condition change. However, this form is not required to raze a debt-free, freestanding building that is less than 750 NSF or a debt-free unenclosed structure that is less than 3,000 NSF.

The questions and procedures described in the RCC-BRR form are intended to inform and guide the sound planning and wise decisions necessary in school facility management. Demolition or replacement must fit into a valid long-range plan that has the potential of transforming a facility into an educationally and economically sound campus. Approval of a request for demolition or replacement does not necessarily mean that the building(s) must be torn down, nor does it result in the building(s) automatically being classified as unsatisfactory.

FDOE’s ordinary practice in reviewing requests relies partially on the Castaldi Formula. What is Castaldi? The Castaldi Formula was developed by Dr. Basil Castaldi, a dean at Bristol Community College and assistant to the president at Southeastern Massachusetts Institute of Technology (aka UMass Dartmouth) who authored five textbooks on educational facilities. He developed a formula to analyze one of the most perplexing questions confronting a school district or college: should a school building be modernized or replaced?

Castaldi said that a comprehensive study of all aspects of the problem is necessary and that an analysis requires the identification and exploration of alternatives. This thorough approach enables decision makers to study and evaluate the consequences and educational returns associated with the alternatives. School officials and members of boards of education should identify the real issues and act in the best interest of the student, the public and the institution.

Castaldi’s FormulaAccording to Castaldi, modernization is justifiable if:(CE + CH + CS) < R (LM)(IA) LR

CE = Total cost of educational improvements

CH = Total cost for improvements in healthfulness (physical, aesthetic, and psychological)

CS = Total cost for improvements in safetyIA = Estimated index of educational adequacy (0-1)LM = Estimated useful life of the modernized schoolR = Cost of replacement of school considered for

modernizationLR = Estimated life of new buildingIAis an index of educational adequacy. Educational adequacy

is the degree to which the facilities of a district or college can adequately support the instructional programs and the mission of a district or college. It is an essential element in preparing aging facilities to house a 21st century instructional paradigm. Educational adequacy addresses what must be done to bring a building up to a standard that meets both the educational and instructional needs of the student.

Ordinarily, FDOE requires the index of educational adequacy to be 0.75 and the expected life of a new building to be 65 years, which results in the following:

(cost of modernization) < (cost of replacement) (remaining life) (0.75) 65But answering the question to modernize or replace a

building is more than just a formula. The RCC-BRR form requires documentation of the rationale and a cost analysis. The following information, as appropriate, must be provided to justify razing or replacing a permanent building:

Rationale1. Detailed explanation of the need for the proposed project

and the expected benefit to the school district/college. Why is the project needed? What is so wrong with this building or campus that it needs to be replaced? The need for replacement must be more than the need for the replacement of some old equipment, worn parts, or finishes that need to be replaced. What are the community needs and what are the benefits to the community of the replacement?

2. General scope of the proposed project. What is the general scope, not the detailed plans, for all of the spaces? How will this project respond to the needs explained above?

3. Building profile for each affected building that includes the following:

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a. The age of each affected building. The age of the different spaces can vary, so be sure to give the age of any addition or space that might have been part of a prior remodeling.

b. The existing capacity including the number of student stations, classrooms and other instructional spaces. This information must match the Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) or the Florida College Inventory.

c. The current number of students housed and the projected number of students to be housed. This data is based on the actual and projected enrollment.

d. The current educational plant survey recommendations and capacity. As approved by FDOE and recorded in the Educational Facilities Information System (EFIS).

4. Labeled photographs of all exterior faces of the building, roof, major spaces and problem areas. Each building must be fully documented with photographs that have labels describing the location (room and compass direction) of the camera and any problem areas.

5. Site plan and existing building plans with room numbers as assigned in FISH or the Florida College Inventory. Show any removal of utilities or pavement on the site plan that is part of the demolition project.

6. General scope of work for any previous remodeling, renovation or addition, and year completed. Identify any major systems that have been replaced or upgraded, including the date and project cost.

7. Identification of alternatives to razing that were evaluated and a statement explaining why the alternatives were not considered feasible. Is renovation, remodeling, reuse, sale or relocation feasible?

8. Documentation of school board/Florida college board of trustees’ approval of the concept of razing/replacing permanent buildings. Provide the approval date and access to board meeting minutes.

9. Building condition/engineer study (optional). Has a study been done?

10. Impact statement if the proposed project is not approved. Respond from the academic, fiscal and physical viewpoints.

Cost Analysis As part of the cost analysis, which includes the application of the Castaldi Formula, five questions must be answered:

1. How many years will modernization extend the useful life of the building(s)? It is quite possible that the expected life of the building can be extended.

2. Does the existing building(s) lend itself to improvement, alteration, remodeling, and/or expansion? The cost of remodeling or expanding a building could be unreasonably high or the educational function could be restricted because of the technical impracticality of accomplishing certain necessary structural changes. What is the relative cost or technical practicality of changing the existing building?

3. How does a modernized and/or replacement building(s) fit into a well-conceived long-range plan of the district or the Florida college? Future plans must be explained for both modernization and replacement. Can the site or campus of the building being considered for modernization or replacement be expanded to meet the requirements for the ultimate enrollment envisioned for the site or campus?

4. What is the percentage derived by dividing the cost of modernization by the cost for a replacement building? Be sure to include all costs, including cost of educational improvements, cost for improvements in healthfulness, and the cost for improvements in safety, as described above.

5. Finally, for school districts, has a committee of district officials and independent citizens from outside the school attendance zone determined that replacement of the building(s) is financially justified and no other alternative is feasible? It is important for a diverse committee to consider all options. Does the project satisfy the short-term and long-term needs of the community and the district? Dr. Castaldi said that such a group should review, study and discuss the educational aspects of the building or campus, particularly its limitations, and then decide whether or not it is physically possible to correct its educational shortcomings.

For a copy of form RCC-BRR, visit our website at: http://www.fldoe.org/finance/edual-facilities/reports-pubs-surveys/plan-review-training-forms-pubs-page.stml. If you have any questions or need help getting started, I am happy to walk you through the form. Please contact me at 850-245-9295 or [email protected]. v

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Citrus Grove Elementary SchoolMartin County School District’s Top PerformerBy Garret Grabowski, MPA, LEED AP

Every once in a while, an opportunity presents itself in your career to take on a new challenge. That was true in 2007, when the Martin County School District (MCSD) was faced with a growing student population and a deficit in permanent student stations (our capacity of student stations was being met with portable classrooms). With development still on the upswing, we were able to negotiate through concurrency a 16-acre parcel of land in our western zone that was a great site for an elementary school. With the property in hand and the requisite need for permanent student stations, our Facilities Department was tasked with selecting a building that would meet our current and future needs.

The district follows the neighborhood school philosophy of siting the school within the neighborhood it will serve. Our elementary schools have a maximum design capacity of 750 student stations. Fortunately, the Facilities Department had just completed three new elementary schools, each of a different design, and as good stewards realized there was an opportunity for reuse of the design of one of the buildings. While all of these schools are great schools, we choose the Harvard Jolly prototype, a 111,000-square-foot, two-storey building with

single point of entry security feature.The building was constructed using MCSD standards for

new school construction that are based on a 50-year minimum building life in a coastal community. Some of these standards include brick-on-block construction with a sloped metal roofing system. These are investment-grade construction standards that cost a few more dollars up front but pay yearly dividends in reduced maintenance costs by eliminating the need for painting and applying roof coatings every few years.

Sustainability was a key factor in the design of the HVAC system, and we chose a highly efficient water-cooled chilled water system with two Trane chillers and Temtrol air handlers. The building utilizes an automated controls system that does a great deal more than just report on temperature. The building automation system (BAS) provides detailed information on the chiller water temps, water and air flow volumes and velocities and is tied to variable frequency drives (VFDs) that regulate the amount of power to pump and fan motors. This ultimately controls the volume of air flow. We try to use only as much as we need rather than run all the motors at full speed all of the time. These systems, along with good management practices,

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resulted in our 2015 annual electric utility costs to be just under one dollar per square foot.

Citrus Grove Elementary school has four main air handlers. We chose the Temtrol brand because they are serviceable units. Due to their proximity in the center of the building, we recognized that the future replacement would be a bit more difficult and chose a more durable and serviceable model air handler as opposed to a standard-duty replaceable unit. It is a pleasure to walk down the halls and never hear them running, even under full load. The sound of equipment running is not conducive to the educational process. Facility managers need to relate to the customer and provide for the best environment in regard to their needs. Sound attenuation was addressed by insulating the hollow block cells with injected core filler. Ceilings use an acoustical tile, and we found that a double layer of 5/8” drywall above the suspended ceiling greatly reduced the

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decibel level while also providing a fire barrier beneath the lower truss cord. The chillers are housed in their own building, not only reducing the sound, but also protecting the equipment from the elements.

Lighting for the site is controlled by classroom occupancy sensors, and site lighting is controlled by the BAS scheduling. Since construction of the school, the district has moved to a dark campus policy, and lighting is shut down once the custodial crew leaves for the night. We found that the dark campus policy also aids law enforcement because if they see any lights, they know to investigate. Lighting in the mechanical rooms was moved from the traditional ceiling-mounted fixture to wall-mounted fixtures and installed on the perimeter walls. This relocation greatly improved the foot candles at the floor and work area locations due to it not being blocked by conduits and obtrusive ductwork.

Lessons LearnedThe re-use of the Harvard Jolly

design allowed for an expedited turnaround of permit drawings. Essentially, the concept and design development was already completed on day one. This allowed time for a few owner requested changes, and we were able to keep the project on schedule. It is important to note that when using re-use plans, it’s important to allow time for revisions for code updates because the codes often change and updates will be required.

The building facade was designed with wall sconce lighting, and we found that any penetration in the wall becomes a leak waiting to happen. In addition, since moving to the dark campus policy, we do not need this type of lighting moving forward.

The flooring in the building is mostly vinyl composition tile (VCT), and we have learned that stained and polished concrete is highly durable and

requires less than half the labor and no chemicals or waxes to maintain. We also found that stripping and waxing VCT flooring is one of the most laborious and time-consuming activities in the maintenance process – not to mention costly. It is also notable that most workmen’s compensation claims come from lifting heavy pails of chemicals and slip and falls on the wet floors. The district is incorporating stained and polished concrete in all of its new construction, with an emphasis on high-traffic areas. v


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Dr. William Law President, St. Petersburg College

General Session Keynote Speaker

Theme: “Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Student Success”Dr. Law will talk about what each of us can do to make a difference in the life of a child.

Dr. Bill Law serves as President of St. Petersburg College, a position he has held since 2010. Dr. Law has served as a college president since 1988, leading institutions in Springfield, Illinois, The Woodlands, Texas, and Tallahassee, Florida prior to his move to St. Petersburg.

President Law is an active participant in issues of public policy and postsecondary education, most particularly in matters relating to improving student success, workforce development, and organizational responsiveness and change.

Law is a past Chair of the Council of Presidents of the Florida College System and still maintains an active role in the legislative policy for the FCS. A member (and current Chair) of the Advisory Committee for the Community College Research Center at Columbia University, Dr. Law also serves on the board of the Center for Community College Student Engagement at the University of Texas, as well as the National Community College Advisory Panel for the Educational Testing Service at Princeton.

Law holds a both Masters and PhD degrees from Florida State University in Higher Education Administration. He continues to be an active marathon runner (Paris 2015) and has participated in the Boston Marathon on seven occasions. v

Superintendent Jerry Scarborough Recognizes the value of the FSPMaWe would like to take this time to recognize a special person, Suwannee County District Schools Superintendent Jerry Scarborough

Mr. Scarborough was elected as our superintendent of schools with a career of management. He is well known for building bridges among organizations and government entities, knowing that teams that work together are always more successful. Mr. Scarborough promotes professional and personal development and believes this is the key to strong teams.

Because of Mr. Scarborough’s commitment to building complete professional teams, he immediately

embraced and supported the training and professional development that the FSPMA organization offers to Florida education professionals. He felt the value of the annual training conference was big enough that he takes time out of his busy schedule to visit the conference and express his support.

Mr. Scarborough has implemented several programs that reflect on his commitment to safety, health and support services.

One of the programs is the employee safety program, with incentives back to the schools for good safety records and their promotions to safety.

Another is a program we are rolling out next year is Healthy Schools Recognition. We have done extensive research, and truly believe there is a direct relation to academic performance and the learning environment. A well-maintained, clean, safe environment is a direct link to academic excellence.

Education executives’ support, the Department of Education, Department of Health, Division of the State Fire Marshall, and all the committed trainers of the FSPMA are the key to ensuring Florida has the greatest schools in the nation! v

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Mon., Sept. 128-8:30 a.m.8:30-99-9:309:30-1010-10:3010:30-1111-11:3011:30-NoonNoon-1 p.m.1-1:301:30-22-2:302:30- 33-3:303:30-44-4:304:30-55-7 p.m.Tue., Sept. 138-8:30 a.m.8:30-99-9:309:30-1010-10:3010:30-1111-11:3011:30-NoonNoon-2:30 p.m.2:30-33-3:303:30-44-4:304:30-55-7 p.m.Wed., Sept. 147-8 a.m8-8:308:30-99-9:309:30-1010-10:3010:30-1111-11:3011:30-NoonNoon-2:30 p.m.2:30-33-3:303:30-44-4:304:30-55-7 p.m.Thu., Sept. 158-8:30 a.m.8:30-99-9:309:30-1010-10:3010:30-1111-11:3011:30-NoonNoon-1 p.m.1-3 p.m.

3-5 p.m.

Grand Sierra FDOE Safety

Grand Sierra GFire Code

Grand Sierra HPlayground

Grand Sierra ICustodial

Curraco 1DOE Planning

Curraco 2Energy/Environmental

Curraco 3Custodial

Curraco 4Custodial

Curraco 5DOH

Curraco 6Maintenance

Curraco 7Grounds

Curraco 8Custodial

2 0 1 6 F S P M A T E N TAT I V E I N - S E R V I C E T R A I N I N G S C H E D U L E

8-Noon and 1-5Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Safety29 CRF 1910.17810 hrs SCSI

8-Noon (cont.)Forklift Safety

2:30-5Powered Industrial Truck Optional additional 4 hrs SCSI

9:30-NoonOSHA Update

2:30-5Enhancing Your Safety Program, 2.5 hrs SCSI

8-10Machinery/Machine Guarding, 2 hrs SCSI

10-NoonStarting a $10K Side Business

1-5Employability Skills Planning Your Future, 4 hrs

8-Noon and 1-5Hydraulic Calculations8 hrs SFM

8-NoonNFPA25, 4 hrs SFM

2:30-5Fire Doors, Locks,Latches, Egress, 2.5 hrs SFM

9:30-NoonBuilding Constructionof Famous Fires2.5 hrs SFM

2:30-5Combustable Dust2.5 hrs SFM

8-Noon and 1-5NFPA 1/101Update 2009-12, 8 hrs SFM

8-Noon and 1-5Playground MaintenanceDay 1 of 2, SCSI, PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

8-Noon and 2:30-5Playground Maintenance Day 2 of 2, SCSI, PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

8-Noon and 1-5Professional Custodian Module 9: Leadership Skills Day 1 of 2

8-Noon and 2:30-5Professional Custodian Module 9: Leadership Skills Day 2 of 2

8-9:15Green Schools

9:30-NoonEFIS Workshop Training

2:30-3:45 Barrier-Free Campus for ADA Compliance 3:50-5Facilities Coding 101

9:30-10:45SREF Update 10:50-NoonLegislative Update

2:30-3:45 K-12 Roundtable

3:50-5Renovation Glitches

11-NoonMold, IAQ, Odors

2:30-3:45Lead Based Paint 3:50-5Lead in drinking water

9:30-10:45Legionella Standard

10:50-NoonRoof Preservation

2:30-3:45 Latest Trends in LED

3:50-5 Lower Your Electric Bill

8-9:30 FL Building Code Lighting Energy Conservation9:45-11Building Air Leakage

8-Noon and 1-5Professional Custodian Module 1, The Professional School Custodian: The People and the Job

8-Noon and 2:30-5Professional CustodianModule 2: Safety in School Operations

9:30-10: 45Workloading for Free, SFM

10:50-NoonGuarding the Treasures

2:30-3:45 Preventive Maintenance Equipment

3:50-5Staffing Formulas

8-9:30Choosing the Right FloorCare System9:45-11Rolling out the DeadPathogens Student Health

8-Noon and 1-5Professional Custodian Train the Trainer Certification Day 1 of 2

8-Noon and 2:30-5Professional Custodian Train the Trainer Certification, Day 2 of 2

9:30-10: 45Purchasing, SFM

10:50-NoonCleaning for Safety

2:30-3:45Chemical Specifications Committee

3:50-5Using Money Wisely

8-10Team Building

1-3 Custodial Training Committee Meeting3-5 Custodial Roundtable

8-9:15Infectious Diseases, SCSI

9:30-10:45Concession Stands, SCSI

10:50-NoonTBA

9:30-NoonPlayground Surfacing Compliance, SCSI

2:30-5Managing Stressful Situation with Students

8-10FRS, Cash & Debt Management, Smart Spending

1-3Using the FRS to Plan YourRetirement

8-9:15Plumbing Roundtable

9:30-10:45Metal Roofs

10:50-NoonBoiler Safety, SCSI

2:30-4Variable Refrigerant Flow

9:30-10: 45A/C Roundtable


2:30-3:45Building Envelope Maintenance, SCSI

8-9:30Dehumidification Strategies9:45-11Pavement Preservation, Asphalt Rejuvenators

8-10Much Ado about Ants

10-NoonWhat’s Bugging Your Landscape

1-5Basic Irrigation Design

8-11 Is Traffic Wearing Your Turf Down?

11-NoonGrounds Roundtable

2:30-5A Systematic Approach toDiagnosing Turf Problems

9:30-NoonSoil and Nutrient Management for Florida

2:30-4:30Landscaping Basics

8-NoonCPTED, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, SCSI

8-Noon and 1-5Professional Custodian Module 3: Sanitation & School Housekeeping, Day 1 of 2 , 16 hrs

8-Noon and 2:30-5Professional Custodian Module 3: Sanitation & School Housekeeping, Day 2 of 2 , 16 hrs

L U N C H O N Y O U R O W N L U N C H O N Y O U R O W N

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M o n d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 2 M o n d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 2

W e d n e s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 4 W e d n e s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 4

T h u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 5 T h u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 5

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General Sessions

SCSI Personal Growth

WORKSHOP LEGEND:

SFM Standard Workshop

Mon., Sept. 128-8:30 a.m.

8:30-99-9:30

9:30-1010-10:3010:30-1111-11:30


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2:30- 33-3:303:30-44-4:304:30-5

5-7 p.m.Tue., Sept. 13

8-8:30 a.m.8:30-99-9:30

9:30-1010-10:3010:30-1111-11:30


2:30-33-3:303:30-44-4:304:30-5

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7-8 a.m8-8:308:30-99-9:30

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2:30-33-3:303:30-44-4:304:30-5

5-7 p.m.Thu., Sept. 15

8-8:30 a.m.8:30-99-9:30

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Mon., Sept. 128-8:30 a.m.8:30-99-9:309:30-1010-10:3010:30-1111-11:3011:30-NoonNoon-1 p.m.1-1:301:30-22-2:302:30- 33-3:303:30-44-4:304:30-55-7 p.m.Tue., Sept. 138-8:30 a.m.8:30-99-9:309:30-1010-10:3010:30-1111-11:3011:30-NoonNoon-2:30 p.m.2:30-33-3:303:30-44-4:304:30-55-7 p.m.Wed., Sept. 147-8 a.m8-8:308:30-99-9:309:30-1010-10:3010:30-1111-11:3011:30-NoonNoon-2:30 p.m.2:30-33-3:303:30-44-4:304:30-55-7 p.m.Thu., Sept. 158-8:30 a.m.8:30-99-9:309:30-1010-10:3010:30-1111-11:3011:30-NoonNoon-1 p.m.1-3 p.m.

3-5 p.m.

Grand Sierra FDOE Safety

Grand Sierra GFire Code

Grand Sierra HPlayground

Grand Sierra ICustodial

Curraco 1DOE Planning

Curraco 2Energy/Environmental

Curraco 3Custodial

Curraco 4Custodial

Curraco 5DOH

Curraco 6Maintenance

Curraco 7Grounds

Curraco 8Custodial

2 0 1 6 F S P M A T E N TAT I V E I N - S E R V I C E T R A I N I N G S C H E D U L E

8-Noon and 1-5Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Safety29 CRF 1910.17810 hrs SCSI

8-Noon (cont.)Forklift Safety

2:30-5Powered Industrial Truck Optional additional 4 hrs SCSI

9:30-NoonOSHA Update

2:30-5Enhancing Your Safety Program, 2.5 hrs SCSI

8-10Machinery/Machine Guarding, 2 hrs SCSI

10-NoonStarting a $10K Side Business

1-5Employability Skills Planning Your Future, 4 hrs

8-Noon and 1-5Hydraulic Calculations8 hrs SFM

8-NoonNFPA25, 4 hrs SFM

2:30-5Fire Doors, Locks,Latches, Egress, 2.5 hrs SFM

9:30-NoonBuilding Constructionof Famous Fires2.5 hrs SFM

2:30-5Combustable Dust2.5 hrs SFM

8-Noon and 1-5NFPA 1/101Update 2009-12, 8 hrs SFM

8-Noon and 1-5Playground MaintenanceDay 1 of 2, SCSI, PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

8-Noon and 2:30-5Playground Maintenance Day 2 of 2, SCSI, PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

8-Noon and 1-5Professional Custodian Module 9: Leadership Skills Day 1 of 2

8-Noon and 2:30-5Professional Custodian Module 9: Leadership Skills Day 2 of 2

8-9:15Green Schools

9:30-NoonEFIS Workshop Training

2:30-3:45 Barrier-Free Campus for ADA Compliance 3:50-5Facilities Coding 101

9:30-10:45SREF Update 10:50-NoonLegislative Update

2:30-3:45 K-12 Roundtable

3:50-5Renovation Glitches

11-NoonMold, IAQ, Odors

2:30-3:45Lead Based Paint 3:50-5Lead in drinking water

9:30-10:45Legionella Standard

10:50-NoonRoof Preservation

2:30-3:45 Latest Trends in LED

3:50-5 Lower Your Electric Bill

8-9:30 FL Building Code Lighting Energy Conservation9:45-11Building Air Leakage

8-Noon and 1-5Professional Custodian Module 1, The Professional School Custodian: The People and the Job

8-Noon and 2:30-5Professional CustodianModule 2: Safety in School Operations

9:30-10: 45Workloading for Free, SFM

10:50-NoonGuarding the Treasures

2:30-3:45 Preventive Maintenance Equipment

3:50-5Staffing Formulas

8-9:30Choosing the Right FloorCare System9:45-11Rolling out the DeadPathogens Student Health

8-Noon and 1-5Professional Custodian Train the Trainer Certification Day 1 of 2

8-Noon and 2:30-5Professional Custodian Train the Trainer Certification, Day 2 of 2

9:30-10: 45Purchasing, SFM

10:50-NoonCleaning for Safety

2:30-3:45Chemical Specifications Committee

3:50-5Using Money Wisely

8-10Team Building

1-3 Custodial Training Committee Meeting3-5 Custodial Roundtable

8-9:15Infectious Diseases, SCSI

9:30-10:45Concession Stands, SCSI

10:50-NoonTBA

9:30-NoonPlayground Surfacing Compliance, SCSI

2:30-5Managing Stressful Situation with Students

8-10FRS, Cash & Debt Management, Smart Spending

1-3Using the FRS to Plan YourRetirement

8-9:15Plumbing Roundtable

9:30-10:45Metal Roofs


2:30-4Variable Refrigerant Flow

9:30-10: 45A/C Roundtable


2:30-3:45Building Envelope Maintenance, SCSI

8-9:30Dehumidification Strategies9:45-11Pavement Preservation, Asphalt Rejuvenators

8-10Much Ado about Ants

10-NoonWhat’s Bugging Your Landscape

1-5Basic Irrigation Design

8-11 Is Traffic Wearing Your Turf Down?

11-NoonGrounds Roundtable

2:30-5A Systematic Approach toDiagnosing Turf Problems

9:30-NoonSoil and Nutrient Management for Florida

2:30-4:30Landscaping Basics

8-NoonCPTED, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, SCSI

8-Noon and 1-5Professional Custodian Module 3: Sanitation & School Housekeeping, Day 1 of 2 , 16 hrs

8-Noon and 2:30-5Professional Custodian Module 3: Sanitation & School Housekeeping, Day 2 of 2 , 16 hrs


E A R L Y B I R D R E C E P T I O N F O R V E N D O R S A N D A T T E N D E E S O N P A T I O E A R L Y B I R D R E C E P T I O N F O R V E N D O R S A N D A T T E N D E E S O N P A T I O T u e s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 3 T u e s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 3

M o n d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 2 M o n d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 2

W e d n e s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 4 W e d n e s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 4

T h u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 5 T h u r s d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 5

R E C E P T I O N I N T H E E X H I B I T H A L L R E C E P T I O N I N T H E E X H I B I T H A L L

R E C E P T I O N F O R V E N D O R S A N D A T T E N D E E S O N P A T I O R E C E P T I O N F O R V E N D O R S A N D A T T E N D E E S O N P A T I O




General Sessions

SCSI Personal Growth

WORKSHOP LEGEND:

SFM Standard Workshop

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WorkshopsSAFETY DOH

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Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Safety (8 hours minimum) 29 CRF 1910.178.Annabelle Wright, Florida Department of EducationRequirement for all powered industrial truck operators to be trained prior to operating equipment. Course includes explanations of the physical properties and characteristics of the vehicles, safe operations, refueling procedures, and safe operation. The course includes four hours of classroom instruction and hands on instruction and evaluation of operating a forklift. Operators receive a certificate of operation on the forklift. Forklift certifications are valid for three years from date of issue. The length of time for this course is dependent on the number of participants and time required to complete the hands on evaluations.

SCSI Update (Introduction to OSHA) – (3 hours)Annabelle Wright, Florida Department of Education Covers OSHA, policies, procedures and standards as well as general industry safety and health principles. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA General Industry Standards. Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Building and Enhancing Your Safety ProgramAnnabelle Wright, Florida Department of Education Ensuring the safety of our employees is critical to our mission of providing a safe and healthy learning environment for

students and staff. Employers often think they don’t have time, or can’t afford to invest in safety management. The reality is they can’t afford not to. No matter if you are trying to start an employee safety and health program or improve on an existing program, you will find the return well worth the investment. This workshop will provide information about implementing a safety and health program at your facility.

Machinery/Machine Guarding (2 hours)Annabelle Wright, Florida Department of EducationDiscussion of OSHA requirements, where mechanical hazards occur, causes of machine accidents, requirements for safeguards, methods of machine guarding, accident prevention devices and techniques, and machine safety responsibilities.

Playground Maintenance Technician WorkshopKen Kutska, Executive Director of the International Playground Safety Institute (IPSI)The Playground Maintenance Technician Comprehensive Training for Maintaining Safe Playgrounds is a one-of-a-kind Certificate of Completion Program that can save your agency maintenance costs of playground equipment and surfaces by providing the why and how on equipment and surfaces to meet current standards. Many agencies such as School Districts County and City Parks and Recreation Departments either hire outside vendors to repair and maintain playground equipment, make repairs that may not meet

Safety, Casualty & Sanitation Inspector Classes

CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE ENVIRONMENTAL

So Many

Workshops, You Will Want

To Send Multiple Attendees!


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Department of Health

State Fire Marshal Classes

current standards or both. Participants taking this workshop will be trained on both aspects and can reduce downtime, costs for repairs as well as reduce liability exposure by having employees trained on these maintenance and repair techniques. The course is a two day workshop held exclusively at the FSPMA Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida on September 12 and 13, 2016. The cost will be $295 per person. The price of registration includes a textbook, workbook, Certificate of Completion, two lunches and full conference access to other maintenance, safety, environmental, grounds, and fire safety courses for the entire week. Playground Surfacing Compliance

Rolf Huber, President, Canadian Playground AdvisoryThe object of this workshop is to provide the participants with the following; Understanding of the history of impact attenuation standards and the meaning of 200g and 1000 HIC, the specific requirements of ASTM F1292 with the three temperature laboratory test and the field test, compliance with mandates to ASTM F1292 in the ADA and CPSC, drop heights and impact values selected by the owner/operator as per ASTM F1292, how to write a performance specification for playground surfacing, what an ASTM F1292 test report looks like and a discussion on compliance of the ground level accessible route.

Concession StandsVakesha Brown, Department of HealthThe Concession Stand presentation addresses minimum food safety requirements for concession stands. For schools, additional exceptions have been made for facilities’ that existed prior to October 2009.

Infectious DiseasesDr. Danielle Stanek, Department of HealthDr. Stanek will introduce listeners to the impact infectious disease epidemics have had on world populations in the past, as well as the present. Specific measures to alleviate such epidemics, such as vaccination and non-vaccinal means to prevent disease transmission, will also be covered. In addition, thoughts on what the future may hold, given different scenarios, will also help the audience to think about how to best prepare for the next epidemic.

Hydraulic CalculationsJim Lake, Executive Director, Florid Fire Sprinkler Association NFPA 25Jim Lake, Executive Director, Florid Fire Sprinkler Association Fire Doors, Locks, Latches, Controlled Access and EgressShar Hingson, MSM, Greater Naples Fire District, Deputy Fire MarshalThis class will discuss fire rated doors, frames, locks, latches, closers, hinges, controlled access, controlled egress, panic hardware, NFPA 101, NFPA 1, NFPA 80 and other associated codes. Building Construction of Famous Fires Shar Hingson, MSM, Greater Naples Fire District, Deputy Fire MarshalDiscussion of building construction types in both the fire and building code. Talk about how building materials are affected by fire and heat impingement and movement. Discuss one or more of the famous fires: World Trade Center MGM Grand, Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, Rhode Island or Winecoff.

Combustible Dust: Dust Explosions in Process Manufacturing FacilitiesMichael Angstadt, Flagship Fire, Inc.This course discusses the requirements in NFPA 1 and 101 that deal with combustible dust hazards; how OSHA and your local authorities are dealing with this devastating problem; Hazard Solutions; NFPA 68, 69 and 654. (combustible dust standards and basic solutions) and case studies provided by the CSB. NFPA 1/101 Update 2009-2012Steven Peavey, Deputy Fire Marshal with the City of Altamonte Springs (retired)The presentation will give the attendees the changes from the 2009-2012 editions of NFPA 1 and 101.

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Department Of Education Planning Workshops

Energy & Environmental Classes

EFIS Workshop/TrainingViolet Brown & Sandra Keen, Florida Department of EducationThis class will focus on the educational plant survey and best practices. How do I get started and when is a survey needed? Which fund sources do not require survey approval? We will review the various reports available in EFIS.antshould be in an approved survey. What defines new construction, remodeling, and renovation projects? What is a supplemental or spot survey? Advantages/disadvantages of creating a whole new survey verses creating a spot or supplemental survey. How do COFTE projections affect the survey? How is SREF used when making survey recommendations? We will address these questions and more during this session “And the survey says…” How to Make Your Campus Barrier-Free for ADA ComplianceBy Kenny Bell, Florida Department of Education, Division of Community CollegesThis presentation will show you: how to find and fix the barriers on your campus; how to understand which ADA standard applies to you and what to expect during the ADA compliance reviews. Facilities Coding 101Lisa Cook, Florida Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges

This presentation will address common issues and best practices related to coding and facilities inventories for sites, facilities and rooms. We will discuss: why correct coding is important; coding as designed versus actual use and available reports that can help. SREF (State Regulations for Educational Facilities) UpdateDarrell Phillips, Florida Department of EducationDon Whitehead, Florida Department of EducationThis workshop will address all the new revisions to SREF. Florida Legislative UpdateDarrell Phillips, Florida Department of EducationThis workshop will cover all bills that affect schools. Green SchoolsDon Whitehead, Florida Department of EducationThe latest exciting green school awards from the Florida Green School Network (FGSN), a partnership between the FL-DEP, DOE, DOH, and Sustainable Florida (private sector), that acts as a central clearinghouse for the green school movement in the state of Florida. FGSN has been designated by the legislature to recognize and support green school initiatives at the school and school district level and to promote practices that will conserve natural resources, improve school health, promote sustainability, and environmental literacy while reducing operating costs.

Latest Trends in LED Lighting technologyRobert Fulton, Southeast Energy Solution Manager Rexel USAReview of the latest LED lighting technology. Review the basic anatomy of an LED. Discuss the Regulation surrounding LED fixtures. Review of lighting controls and how that can improve life expectancy of LED fixtures. How to Understand and Lower Your Electric BillMichael Biscoe, Business Energy Manager, Duke EnergyBreakdown of a typical utility bill including electric rates and demand charges, summary of common energy saving opportunities for schools, and utility rebate programs available for schools. The new Legionella Standard and how it will impact Universities, State Colleges, and K-12 schoolsScott Projahn, District Account Manager / Nalco an Ecolab CompanyThe ASHRAE 188 Legionella Standard came out in June. This coupled with several outbreaks including NY City has resulted in much interest and concern. The presentation will

review the contents of the new Legionella Standard, discuss who is impacted, and possible next steps in response to the standard. We will also review the new codes in NY to see how such codes could impact schools in Florida should the Florida Legislature adopt a similar law. The Florida Building Code, Lighting Energy Conservation - 5th Edition (2014)Allen M. Weiss P.E. LC, Director of Education, SESCO LightingA working knowledge of the current Florida Energy Code pertaining to lighting power consumption and lighting controls for commercial buildings (including schools and mixed use residential). The discussion includes the types of spaces included and exempted from the code, and also reviews the allowable interior and exterior Lighting Power Densities (LPD) as well as the mandatory lighting control requirements. Building Air Leakage and Effects on the Building EnvelopeSteve Tratt, Canam Building Envelope Specialists – Division of Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance


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High Performance Buildings (HPB) is the foundation to what many customers are demanding and code influences are requiring. This course will outline the connection of the various Building Envelope connections and the impact it has for the facilities Durability, Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Occupancy Comfort/ Health and Indoor Air Quality. The presentation will explain why, what and how for building air leakage and briefly explain the process of assessment and remediation with the focus on existing buildings and where they fail. Roof Preservation – A Sustainable OptionMichael Schuman, RRC, CDT, Tremco Roofing and Building MaintenanceThis course will review the safety, economic and environmental benefits of roofing preservation in comparison to roof replacement. The course outlines the process associated with installation of an effective roof restoration system and the various diagnostic tools used to qualify a roofing system as a candidate for restoration. Renovation GlitchesRussell E. Stauffer, P.E., FLAC, MRSA (Terracon Consultants, Inc.)Brian DuChene, P.E., FLAC (Terracon Consultants, Inc.)How can I keep my renovation “on track”!? The presentation will discuss somewhat common observations when typical renovation projects proceed and become negatively impacted in regard to regulations, budgets and schedules. Without a realistic, upfront look at the depth and breadth of the renovation scope the corrections may include subsequent regulatory “issues”, project delays and contract modifications

(Change Orders). The presentation will highlight an awareness of selected issues and hints to avoid of the unwanted consequences. IAQ Exposures and Those “Pesky” Odors?Tom Holley, CHMM, CIH, CSP, FLAC, Terracon Consultants, Inc.Brian DuChene, P.E., FLAC (Terracon Consultants, Inc.)The presentation will highlight and discuss typical “I think I’ve been exposed to …” Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) episodes can lead to various investigations as to the possible exposures, irritations and/or just plain old “pesky” odors that can tend to be the source of the complaints. The presentation will highlight somewhat typical sources such as mold, but also discuss other possible sources including volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In addition, recent industry exposure findings and updates (Silica – impacting an estimated 2.3 million workers, carbon dioxide – maybe just not drowsiness, etc.) will be discussed. Lead in School FacilitiesJay W. Sall, CIH, EE&G Environmental Services, LLCThe objective of this session is to provide facility managers with current and relevant information about lead in school facilities. Presentation topics will include a summary of applicable regulations and best management practices to help school districts adequately manage concerns related to lead in drinking water and paint. Discussion will include information regarding health effects, sources and pathways of exposure, different testing methods for identification for lead in water and paint, and interpretation, communication and documentation of test results.

Basic Irrigation DesignGeorge Jimenez & Bruce Werner, Hunter IndustriesThe design class will lead the student into the basic understanding of reading friction lose charts, wiring diagrams, and flow calculations. They will design an irrigation zone at the end of the class to confirm they have correctly understood everything covered in the class. Much Ado About Ants: Prevention and Control of Ants in Turf and Ornamental BedsJohn Paige III, Bayer Environmental Science, Principal ScientistThe presentation offers insight into the identification, biology and control of ant species which commonly become pests in the school environment. What’s Bugging Your Landscape?Erin Harlow, Commercial Horticulture Agent/ University of Florida/IFAS Extension – Duval County The program will cover the identification of insects and how to recognize signs and symptoms that are associated with common ornamental landscape pests. Suppression and control using integrated pest management will also be discussed.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)Lieutenant Troy Fergueson, Pasco Sheriff ’s Office, Juvenile Investigations, youth Services Section Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) seeks to combine the efforts of law enforcement with the private sector, city planners, architects, traffic engineers, lighting technicians, landscape designers and human behavioral experts, to better understand opportunity-based crime and “design out” factors that attract opportunistic criminal behavior. Truly understanding the opportunistic criminal and simultaneously reinforcing and “designing in” those environmental factors that comprise a desirable quality of life have resulted in simple and understandable principals that have redefined crime prevention as an integral part of the total 21st-century policing package. This course will introduce conference attendees to CPTED concepts and strategies and their interdependent relationship for building a holistic approach to crime control. A crime/loss prevention approach that facilitates crime and problem reduction, increased profitability, and disruption and prevention.

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Plumbing Round Table discussionStacey Marshall, Palm Beach County SchoolsThis class will discuss the common challenges that plumbers face on a daily basis while working in our facilities. Bring your topics for discussion and let’s try and find a solution and learn how other Districts address their challenges. Metal Roofing SystemsChris Bowman, ECS-FloridaThe class will review the different types of metal roofing systems/materials. We will review the perceived expectations of these systems. We will review the installations of these systems, both proper and improper. We will examine the life expectancy and maintenance requirements of the systems; proper and improper repair examples. We will provide practical solutions to common problems experienced in metal roof systems. Boiler SafetyStacey Marshall, Palm Beach County SchoolsThe Boiler Safety Program is responsible for the administration and enforcement of Florida Statute 554, “The Boiler Safety Act.” and Chapter 69A-51, Florida Administrative Code which provides boiler safety rules to safeguard life, limb, and property by specific minimum standards for construction, installation, operation, maintenance, and repairs of boilers located at public assembly locations. This class will also define what type of heater is considered a boiler by the State. Variable Refrigerant Flow: A Discussion of Benefits to Your FacilityRick Schafer, Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & HeatingVariable refrigerant flow (VRF) is the fastest-growing technology in the United States HVAC market. Having been in the U.S. for approximately 14 years (over 30 years world-wide), VRF has quickly become well accepted and widely

used in a variety of applications nationwide. With variable-capacity, inverter-driven compressors as its foundation, VRF utilizes other state-of-the art components including electronic expansion valves, inverter-driven fan motors, integral electronic controls and control algorithms unique to VRF to vary the cooling and heating capacities to precisely match the building load at any point in time. VRF also has the capability of providing simultaneous cooling and heating by recovering the waste heat from the cooling process and sending it to those zones calling for heat (requiring no auxiliary heat source); thereby, operating at unmatched efficiencies. This presentation will provide an introduction to VRF and a discussion of the advantages and benefits of VRF to facility managers, maintenance personnel, owners and occupants, with a focus on VRF being a positive impact with regard to energy efficiency as well as maintenance and operating costs. Additional attention will be given to advantages, misconceptions and maintenance requirements of VRF. Actual VRF installations will be presented discussed. HVAC RoundtableTRANEThis class will discuss the common challenges that a/c repair technicians face on a daily basis while working in our facilities. Bring your topics for discussion and let’s try and find a solution and learn how other Districts and industry leaders address their challenges. Avoiding the top ten most common failures of the building envelopeJay Ammon, Jay Ammon Architect IncDiscussion of the design principals of the building envelope, case studies of common building envelope failures of Florida schools and recommendations to avoid building envelope failures.

A Systematic Approach to Diagnosing Turf ProblemsStephanie Bledsoe, DPM, Regional Director of Agronomy, MainscapeThis presentation is designed to teach a systematic approach to diagnosing turfgrass problems including diseases, insect pests, nematodes, and various abiotic ailments including herbicide and environmental injury, and nutritional deficiencies. A power point slide show will include high quality images of various signs and symptoms that one needs to look for to rule out specific problems in the process of arriving at the correct diagnosis. The goal is to help landscape maintenance personnel identify and communicate issues more accurately both internally and to customers, and for agronomy personnel to improve effectiveness and reduce environmental impact and exposure by avoiding wasted treatments due to incorrect diagnosis.

Landscaping basics in design, pruning and maintaining healthy plants, including trees!Patricia Fisher, St. Petersburg College Senior LandscaperWe will cover the basics of design, pruning and maintaining plants. We will reduce the costs by using multiple resources to choose the best plant for the location while protecting our most valuable plants in the landscape design: trees! Is Traffic Wearing Your Turf Down?Laurie Trenholm PhD, University of FloridaThis presentation will discuss problems associated with traffic and management strategies to deal with them. Soil and Nutrient Management for FloridaDr. Rao S Mylavarapu, PhD, University of Florida IFASDiscussion about FL soils, ecosystems, soil properties and fertility, nutrient applications and management, BMPs, production and environmental implications.


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Custodial / Operations

Dehumidification Strategies and Planned Replacement Strategies for HVAC UnitsChris Saxon, Accounts Manager for Lennox Industries.This class will discuss dehumidification strategies for your facilities and planned replacement of HVAC units before they break down leaving your occupants in the heat. Pavement Preservation Using Asphalt RejuvenatorsConnie Lorenz, President, Asphalt Restoration Technology SystemsAsphalt rejuvenators have been around since the 1950s and are beginning to make an appearance in both the

residential and commercial markets. In this session you’ll learn about this material and how to apply it. You’ll learn the basics including how and why rejuvenators work, how rejuvenators differ from other surface treatments with respect to equipment and application processes, and why asphalt rejuvenators are becoming increasingly important in the pavement industry. You’ll learn the practical side of rejuvenators from a contractor who applies them every day and who has been using a rejuvenator for years. Plus, learn how to take this new found knowledge and apply it to everyday marketing to help open up new opportunities to increase sales in your market.

Workloading for FreeKevin Keeler, Facilities Assessment & Custodial AssessmentCompleting a space inventory, development of cleaning standards, and right sizing your facilities is a long and costly process. This session shows how to quantify your cleaning operations, and develop data for managing your facilities. We will also discuss how to minimize the costs through the use of cleaning management software and strategic partnerships with others in the cleaning industry. SPONSORED BY GEM SUPPLY. Guarding the TreasuresKevin Keeler, Facilities Assessment & Custodial AssessmentLearn the secret of making your place in the cleaning profession more productive and enjoyable. This session is filled with humor, inspiration and fun. SPONSORED BY GEM SUPPLY. Keeping Your Equipment Rolling Through Successful Preventative MaintenanceGem SupplyThis class will cover the proper preventative maintenance for a variety of machines that are used to clean and maintain your facilities. We will cover all of the main categories of equipment, including propane machines and orbital scrubbers. This class is vital for each custodian that uses equipment in their school. Without proper preventative maintenance the machines will not work when you need them and the cost to repair them will increase. Come to this class to keep your machines running properly so that you have the very best tools to use when you need them. Rolling Out the Dead Pathogens for Student HealthBob Petrone & Mike McClary, Resource OneThis class will highlight the cleaning and disinfection of facilities to remove harmful pathogens that are prevalent in schools. We will cover the standard procedures and products that have been part of the plant manager’s arsenal for years. Additionally, we will cover in detail the emerging technologies that are being used currently to eradicate pathogens from a variety of surfaces and buildings. These new technologies are drastically improving the ability to remove harmful organisms. We will show where and how these technologies

can be used. For example we will show a way to disinfect against pathogens in a locker room, which has historically been very difficult and time consuming. Choosing the right floor-care program to enhance the learning environmentJamie Brown, Mike Sterling, Walter Cresswell – Spartan Chemical Co. Your Budget: Where to Find the Savings to Bridge the GapMike McClary, Resource OneThe most common complaint that distributors have heard over the past ten years from Plant Managers has been the shortage of funds, especially the last few months of the school year. The purpose of this class is to go through several of the categories of products that are used by school systems to analyze where some savings can be found and to analyze needed inventory for the upcoming year. We will discuss some of the evaluation questions that should be answered prior to putting out your next chemical or supplies bid. Some questions that will be answered in this class are: How will the new GHS standards affect my budget?; How can I reduce my paper expenditures by 20% next year?; How can I reduce my floorcare chemical expenses by 25% next year? And How can our school district afford new equipment in the future? APPA Cleaning Standards ReviewRobert Maloney, Broward County SchoolsThis workshop will look at APPA’s cleaning activities as it relates to work loading. Robert will show a report he prepared for the Broward School District utilizing their FISH database and applying APPA formulas to it. Cleaning for Safety… Cleaning SafelyGary Garavaglia, Catalyst Sales & MarketingThis workshop will look at ways you can assess how safe our schools are for children, teachers and staff by looking at how often they are out sick and accidents that happen at school. This workshop will also look at the top five job risks for custodians such as lifting, slip & fall, chemicals and illness and will cover ways you can be proactive to help reduce sickness and accidents as well as best practices for Cleaning for Health. Safety Pays!

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Team BuildingScott Richman, Hillsborough County Public Schools Professional Development OfficeParticipants will take part in discussions and activities that will focus on the effective elements of teams and how to develop a strong team in the workplace. FSPMA Chemical Specification CommitteeLou Stoecklin, Sarasota County Schools, Committee ChairAll attendees are welcome and encouraged to attend this session. The product evaluation committees are designed to help schools use cost-effective strategies in purchasing products commonly used in the management & operation of school facilities. This committees develops specifications for which products are tested for conformity and maintain a

certified products list. These meetings are open to all FSPMA members and are an excellent forum for the exchange of ideas among schools and colleges and as a source of information on new products, procedures & technology. FSPMA Custodial Training CommitteeDavid VanMensel, Pasco County Schools, Committee ChairEddie Flicker, Pasco County Schools (retired)All attendees are welcome and encouraged to attend this session. The custodial Training Committee oversees the Professional School Custodian Certification Program and meets to exchange ideas relating to custodial services in schools. Cleaning procedures are discussed, as well as personnel issues such as employee recognition and improving morale.

Professional School Custodian Certification Classes

Professional School Custodian Course 1: People and the JobJim Filary, Sarasota County SchoolsDoug Abbott, Pinellas County SchoolsGeorge Bishop, Brevard Public SchoolsThis course covers how a custodian should work with teachers, administrators, students, the public and each other. This course focuses on good communication skills, chain of command, what is included in a good job description, record keeping and staffing. It also covers the best techniques for interviewing, hiring, orientation and training, evaluations and promotions. Professional School Custodian CourseModule 2: Safety in School OperationsJim Filary, Sarasota County SchoolsDoug Abbott, Pinellas County SchoolsGeorge Bishop, Brevard Public SchoolsThis course offers training in chemical, electrical, fire and physical safety. It covers lifting techniques, falling, cuts and wounds, access for the disabled, and hand tools. Emergency planning, first aid, accident reporting, notice of injury forms and material safety data sheets are also covered in this course. Professional School Custodian Course Module 3: Sanitation and School HousekeepingMike Billings, Citrus County SchoolsDavid Vientos, Pasco County SchoolsPerdr Abreu, Dade County SchoolsThis course features training on the latest technology and products for sanitation and school housekeeping. It also covers equipment, cleaning agents, tools and supplies, and housekeeping tasks such as ceilings, windows, walls, furniture, general-use areas, classrooms, offices and hallways. The course features sanitizing methods for controlling microbes, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, cleaning restroom fixtures, and cleaning and sanitizing food areas. Special cleaning problems such as body fluid control, blood-borne pathogens,

waste disposal and pest control, stain removal, disinfectants and bacteriology are included in this course. Professional School Custodian Course Module 9: Leadership Skills: Transition to SupervisorSt. Petersburg CollegeThis is the Professional School Custodian Module 9: Leadership Skills: Transition to Supervisor. This class specifically addresses issues that are unique to school and college facilities staff. This class is attended by many school and college custodial and maintenance staff and supervisors with varying experience from newly employed to 30 years and longer and encourages class discussions. Because of these class discussions, every class is different but it is always rich with ideas on how to deal with different scenarios. This class also includes skits, videos and ideas for team building that you can use in your district or college. Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be a supervisor to attend. Professional School Custodian Instructor Certification CourseEdward Flicker – (retired) Pasco County SchoolsJoe Leavens – Hillsborough County SchoolsJim Pickering – Palm Beach County SchoolsGeorge Bishop – Brevard Public SchoolsLou Stoecklin – Sarasota County SchoolsArthur Dominguez – Host - Racine IndustriesRandy Bishop – Host – Racine IndustriesAfter obtaining the Master Custodial Certification (available through FSPMA) we can certify one of your staff to train and certify your own district or college custodians. This program teaches custodians all aspects of the custodial field including the latest technical skills & equipment as well as safety and professional leadership skills. Once someone from your district is certified as an instructor, FSPMA will then certify any custodians who go through the program with that instructor.


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Security

Personal Growth Workshops

Managing today’s student in our complex world“Part 1: Through understanding and de-escalation”Dan Barto, Director of Safety & Security, St. Petersburg CollegeThis section is intended to provide you with information that will explain the uniqueness of today’s students and young staff. While unfortunate acts of extreme violence often grab the headlines, we as employees are much more likely to be affected by the less dramatic but perhaps more stressful circumstance of demanding students. The goal in this section is to provide the attendee with some basic information on generational differences, how these differences may manifest and some simple do’s and don’ts that can be applied.

“Part 2: When the unexpected happens, it’s all about Survival”Joey Fernandez and Ryan Crowder, Senior Security Officers, St. Petersburg CollegeThis session focuses on ALICE, just in case you find yourself in a violent circumstance. ALICE is a crisis training program that stands for Alert, Lockdown, Information, Counter and Evacuation. Participants will learn safety preparedness, insight and response options when encountering an armed intruder or a threat of extreme violence. This is practical how-to training with basic down to earth tips.

Employability SkillsAnnabelle Wright, Florida Department of EducationWhat are your career goals and dreams for the future and how do you get there?This workshop will explore how you can start thinking about the future and what you want to do. It will show you how to develop a plan of action and figure out what the requirements are for the job you want. Included in the workshop will be discussions about getting the experience or education you need, preparing your resume, marketing and selling yourself to your prospective employer, interviews, meeting and exceeding your employer’s expectations and preparing for the next step in your career path. This class will target participants who are in facilities related jobs. Building Your $10K Side BusinessShane Robson-Smith, the Workplace Money CoachThe workshop is a fun and creative workshop that helps employees learn how to create extra income outside of their full-time job by building a small business doing something they love. The workshop includes instruction on finding a great business idea that will work for you, creating a one-page business plan, pricing your products and services and how to get started right away! Participants of the “Building Your $10K Side Business” workshop will also learn how to effectively use the extra income they create to put toward their financial goals whether they would like to build savings, pay down debt or take that dream vacation.

Using the FRS to Plan for Your RetirementFlorida Retirement System (Ernst & young, LLP)This workshop provides an overview of the FRS and helps you understand the nuts and bolts of planning for your retirement – regardless of where you are in your career. The workshop will demonstrate the importance of planning as early in your career as possible. You will see the role the FRS Retirement Plans play in meeting your financial goals as well as the income gap that must be made up through saving and investing. You will leave the workshop with a full understanding of the ongoing financial planning resources available to you as a member of the FRS. Cash and Debt Management: Smart Spending and Saving for RetirementFlorida Retirement System (Ernst & young, LLP)This 90-minute workshop is designed to help evaluate your current spending habits and create a plan to help accomplish your financial goals. Tips for reducing expenses, managing debt and making decisions on the best use of available funds will be explored. We will also discuss how and when to review your credit reports and what makes up your FICO score. You will learn how to balance managing your everyday expenses while thoughtfully saving for your future. Additionally, we will discuss an action plan that utilizes tax advantaged retirement savings accounts as a means of efficiently saving for your retirement. You will leave the workshop with a full understanding of the ongoing financial planning resources available to help.

Purchasing Workshop For Vendors

Read it Twice Ink It Once... Bid Responses Done Right!Dr. Mina Kaeding CPPO, CPPB, FCCM, Sr. Procurement Officer, Hillsborough County Public SchoolsBid package overview, guidelines, information on vendor bid packages and standards for submitting a bid.• Procurement – Bid Writing

We will discuss end user needs, requirements and expectations. The need for both end user and the

procurement department to work together to produce bids that are clear and clean, which seek competition, while meeting the needs of the end user.

• Vendor Responses We will discuss bid and quote responses and requirements. Why all that paperwork is needed and why the vendor should really read it! Why these documents need to be read twice and inked once.

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SCSI is Catching onThe Sanitation and Casualty Safety Inspector (SCSI) Certification Program is beginning to grow in popularity and is generating some buzz in the state of Florida. As has been mentioned in previous editions of the FSPMA Insider, the State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) requires that “Each Board shall secure the services of an SCSI who shall provide annual safety inspections of the Board’s existing facilities to determine compliance with the casualty and sanitation codes and requirements.” SREF further states that “Casualty safety and sanitation inspections shall be conducted by persons who are proficient with applicable rules and standards.” It is this proficiency that the FSPMA is striving to address by providing a conduit for inspectors to document that proficiency.

As such, the FSPMA has taken on the responsibility with the permission of the Florida Department of Education to provide a certification track for those people who are or will be inspecting schools. Thus far, there are eight Certified SCSI designations representing seven county school districts. Additionally, there is one Associate SCSI designation. While these numbers are relatively low at the time of print for this

article, the FSPMA has had 368 people take SCSI CEU classes in the four years of the existence of the certification program.

It appears that the certification of school safety inspectors will be rising soon which will only add to the popularity of the program. The FSPMA continues to add new CEU-eligible workshops at the annual conference. More popular and needed workshops are rotated every three to four years. This helps keep SCSIs up to date on current regulations and techniques to keep students and staff safe at school and at home. Rotating workshops also allows SCSIs to plan and take CEUs for other certifications such as the Florida State Fire Inspector Certification at the annual conference.

The FSPMA has engaged the services of speakers from the Florida Department of Education, the Florida Department of Health, experts in subjects and fields related to the safety profession and many other speakers to provide certification seekers with a wide variety of workshops relevant to school districts. The FSPMA will continue to search for and expand upon safety, sanitation, and casualty topics to further the SCSI Certification Program. As with any newly created program, growing pains are inevitable and getting the word out on


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Congratulations to the following people who have achieved Safety, Casualty & Sanitation Inspector Certification.

Certified Safety Casualty and Sanitation Inspector

Inspector Job Title School DistrictDorn Beddow Fire/Safety Coordinator Lee County Mark Cocco Safety Manager Martin County Robbyn Hall Fire/Safety Inspector Lee County Sally Hull Manager of Safety & Emergency Management Manatee County Tim Larsen Safety Officer Osceola County David Mathis SREF Inspector Alachua County Barbara Spears-Paugh Fire, Safety and Sanitation Inspector Hardee County Jeffrey Schultz Fire Inspector II St. Lucie County Victoria Stanford Manager, Emergency Management Broward County

Associate Safety Casualty and Sanitation Inspector

Inspector Job Title School DistrictVicky Mayle Fire and Safety Coordinator Seminole County

the need for certified inspectors is a major challenge. CEUs can also be obtained through many outlets offering safety education classes. Those seeking CEUs toward the certification should check with the SCSI committee or chairman prior to taking classes that have not been previously identified as SCSI CEU eligible classes.

For years, people have been conducting safety and sanitation inspections based upon their reading and understanding of SREF and other standards such as OSHA. In many cases, these inspectors have, at times, tried to improve safety and sanitation with little to support them except for their understanding of the requirements. When challenged, the veracity of their conviction to improve safety could be undermined by not fully knowing the reason for the rule or the consequences for non-compliance.

The FSPMA, through the SCSI Certification Program hopes to provide inspectors with the tools and knowledge that will assist them in correctly identifying and citing hazards within schools, which will help to ensure a safe educational environment for that all important commodity – our students.

While safety is an age old profession, the FSPMA SCSI Program is young. There are many dedicated school district employees who want to support their districts’ desire to provide the best and safest conditions possible for the students of Florida. The FSPMA hopes to encourage and further expand the careers of those inspectors by getting the word out and promoting their participation in the SCSI Program. Through this effort, it is the hope of the FSPMA that proficient SCSIs will be available in every school district within the state of Florida.

We hope to see all of you at the conference. We also hope to see many more applications for the SCSI designations. Have a great and safe summer! v

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art from the Heart

During the day, Joseph Gormley works very hard as Head Custodian at Westchester Elementary in Coral Springs. But when he’s not doing his day job, he pursues his passion, all for a good cause.

Born in Glasgow and raised just outside of Falkirk, Joseph moved to the U.S. in 2003 after meeting and falling in love with his wife Erin. Knowing Joseph always loved art, Erin bought him an acrylic paint set for Christmas 2006, and his creativity flourished. He set up a small home studio and painted as a hobby, and soon friends and colleagues were commissioning him for pieces.

An avid sports fan and supporter of the Florida Panthers, Florida Marlins, and Glasgow Celtic FC, Joseph began painting portraits of his local soccer team, the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, in 2010. The team liked his work so much, they made him their official team artist, and he has worked proudly with other NASL teams as well.

When his painting of former Celtic player/head coach Neil Lennon was auctioned off for charity for $8,000, it was a proud moment for Joseph, inspiring him to set a lifetime goal of raising $1 million for charity. So far, he has helped raise $170,000 for a number of worthy charities with paintings of the Beatles, Miami Marlins fielder Giancarlo Stanton, and many others. Recently, he painted live with basketball great Shaquille O’Neil, Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler, and Ichiro Suzuki of the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park.

Organizations such as the Florida Panthers Foundation, The

Marlins Education Foundation, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, The Conine Clubhouse, The Boys and Girls Club of Broward, Mario V. Chalmers foundation, Broward Health and The Prestige Club have all benefited from Joseph’s hard work and big heart.

Even after all of work with celebrities and athletes, and seeing his paintings on the walls of many South Florida sports venues, Joseph remains modest. “Being a janitor is what keeps me humble and proud,” he says. v

Mr. Gormley and Marlins’ fielder Ichiro Suzuki.

Marlins’ fielder Giancarlo Stanton.

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Citrus County Safety Training Day is Making a Difference

years ago, the Citrus County administration and the Risk Management Department were very concerned about the accidents and worker’s compensation claims that were rising yearly in the support world. Looking deeper into the dates and causes for the accidents produced a common thread. The timing indicated that these mishaps were occurring more at the beginning of the summer vacation schedule than other times of the year.

District personnel knew we had to do something different. It seemed that as each summer began we would have multiple injuries that would require lengthy recovery times. This obviously took its toll on the summer work that needed to be accomplished. Slips, trips, falls, lifting, twisting, chemicals, etc. were the causes to the injuries. How could we help to change this trend? Certainly there was some action that could be taken. It occurred that additional training or reinforcement would help to start the summer off on the right foot. After much thought and input, it was decided to educate the

work force on how injuries affect the district. Hence, Safety Training Day was created for the district support personnel and would be held at the beginning of the summer break, just after the instructional personnel leave. This is a day dedicated to the disbursement of information and training to help and encourage all to be safety-minded and thus help fellow workers by being able to be at work and not out hurt. This grouping of support personnel would include the custodial staff, maintenance department, transportation mechanics, food service mechanics and technical support personnel.

To reinforce the importance of this event, the administration at the school sites who deal with the facilities upkeep and safety were requested to attend. Currently, principals and top-level administrators attend and or visit the sessions.

Administration realizes that this day, which is dedicated to training and updates, creates zero productivity for this day but the long term rewards

are substantial. Graphs and charts are used to show where our Workers Compensation levels were prior to our addition of Safety Training Day and where we are now. Substantial improvement has taken place district wide. We now have fewer injuries, more knowledge, more comradery and better attitudes.

To help make the day successful, contact was made with vendors that have partnered with our district over the years to help instruct and fund this day. Through their donations and help, our Safety Training Day is completely funded.

Safety Training Day begins with a morning welcome of coffee and donuts. Next, we are welcomed by the Risk Management department, Superintendent of Schools and school site administrators. Updates on our yearly Workers Compensation levels and injury level progress is highlighted. Then we receive instruction from Department of Education (DOE) personnel, our School Resource Officers (SROs),


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our Wellness & Health personnel and insurance consortium.

All support groups attend the morning session for the information and training that pertains to all. When the morning session ends, lunch is provided to the attendees. A local restaurant that has also partnered with our district over the years supplies their service at a reduced rate.

The afternoon sessions once were held with all support groups together but now we split into groups where more individual or more job-specific topics can be addressed. Personal protective equipment (PPE), machine guarding, hand held power tool safety, correct operation of custodial equipment and proper procedures to follow with cleaning and floor preparation are all part of the training sessions. SROs speak to on campus situations, personnel identification, driving safety, intruders etc. Our wellness and insurance representatives speak to heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and hydration. General safety procedures are explained and emphasized. What can be reported is that much information is disseminated and happily received by a focused and receptive group of support workers.

Safety Training Day has been a plus for us in Citrus County and has paid great dividends. This program has been ongoing for the past seven years and will continue each year. All this could not happen unless a receptive

administration emphasizes that this is important to them and the district and thus sacrifices a day’s work to drive home the point. The rewards are measured in attitude, comradery, health of the workers and productivity, not to mention the lower levels in Workers Compensation that creates substantial savings of funds. The lower levels of injuries alone and the savings that

creates makes this training day a must to consider.

Hopefully other districts will take the next step to focus on this highly successful and important day. We encourage you to find funding and or dedicate resources to create a similar program. Start the summer session off right. Start the summer session with a Safety Training Day. v

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Protecting Communities with Real World TrainingSubmitted by the A. D. Morgan Corporation

The new Polk State College Center for Public Safety – a $24 million 101,450-square-foot, two- storey facility in Winter Haven Florida – allows the men and women of the Polk County public-safety community to receive the highest level of training and continuing education available in order to protect our communities. Built by The A. D. Morgan Corporation (construction manager) and designed by Furr & Wegman P.A. (architects), this new State College facility, located at the Polk County Sheriff Headquarters, contains many first of a kind systems to provide immersive tactical training for police, firefighters, EMS, SWAT and other first responders

Opened in January 2016, the Polk State Center for Public Safety includes a 3,600-square-foot training area, complete with mock storefronts and jail cell, and a movable wall system for creating new, ever more challenging, training scenarios. The result: A new era of public safety training

in Polk County – and likely even beyond.“The immersive training lab will break

new ground in public safety professional education,” says Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. “It’s another example of how Polk State College is a state and national leader in providing the highest quality training for emergency responders. The versatility of the immersive training lab will allow for multiple training scenarios to prepare our public safety staff for the challenges and complex situations they will face.”

Polk State project engineer Robbie Manikis offers an overview of the two-storey immersion lab.

The full-scale, lifelike outdoor street scene, complete with awnings, park benches, lamp posts and crosswalks, will allow for the simulation of urban response scenarios, from vehicle crashes to suspicious packages.

The two-storey indoor portion of the lab, meanwhile, has been designed with

multiple entry points, including two balconies with roof access – again for the ability to vary training scenarios. The highlight of the indoor lab, however, has to be the wall system. On its website, the system’s manufacturer, Hufcor Inc., explains that walls are suspended from tracks mounted to the ceiling. To recreate virtually any floor plan – from apartments to offices – walls are simply slid into place.

“you can change the whole layout of the room within just minutes,” Manikis says.

In fact, the walls can be moved to mimic the settings of real-life crimes, allowing trainees to prepare for situations they may very well encounter on the job.

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lab is the integration it will create among the college’s public safety programs. For instance, during the same active-shooter simulation, law enforcement and EMS trainees will hone their responses simultaneously.

Aside from the training lab, the facility also includes:• 10 standard classrooms• Three tiered classrooms• Two computer labs• Teaching/learning, computing center• Defensive tactics training space• Forensics crime scene lab• Firearms simulation space

• EMS skills lab and simulation training lab

• Fitness center with lockers and showers

• A 495-seat auditoriumThere is also a physical training

course, complete with 16 obstacles.It is for all these reasons – and the

building’s location at 1251 Jim Keene Boulevard in Winter Haven, adjacent to the Polk County Sheriff ’s Office Operations Center and right in the heart of the state – that Holland expects the Polk State Center for Public Safety to become a regional training hub. For

any agency that utilizes the building and its resources, she says, the result will be more highly trained personnel.

“The difference the immersive training lab will have is that the first-responders who train there will receive practical preparation. They’ll be able to prepare for proper responses and the ethical decision-making they will encounter in day-to-day operations,” Holland says. “It will provide a ‘real world’ environment and, coupled with cutting-edge technology, allow us to provide the most modern public safety training possible.” v

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alberto “Tico” JustinianoOsceola School District’s 2016 School-Related Employee of the Year and Named Finalist for State Award

Alberto “Tico” Justiniano, the Head Custodian at Narcoossee Elementary, has been selected as the 2016 School-Related Employee of the year for the Osceola School District in a ceremony hosted by the Education Foundation of Osceola in recognition of his tireless efforts to serve the children, the school, and the district. Mr. Justiniano is an

integral part of the day-to-day success of the school, as his commitment and passion for people and his work guide him to go above and beyond the call of duty.

Mr. Justiniano’s colleagues at the school are quick to point out that his day is not governed by the clock, but rather by what needs to be accomplished. The professionalism and care that are reflected in his custodial-related duties make students and staff feel that their needs are most important. He holds the highest expectations for himself and his custodial staff to make sure the campus is a high-quality learning environment. He attends to the demands of so many immediately, humbly, and with a smile.

Besides being an excellent employee, it is what Mr. Justiniano does outside his regular custodial duties that has made him a blessing to so many. He

serves as an outstanding role model as he mentors students who are struggling academically or are behaviorally challenged. He also works with patience, kindness, and respect to instill a sense of purpose and accomplishment in young people.

Superintendent Luciano will now proudly forward Mr. Justiniano’s nomination on to the Florida Department of Education for consideration for the state’s 2016 School-Related Employee of the year Award.

Tico was also selected as a finalist for the state’s top award for school support personnel by the Florida Department of Education. Mr. Justiniano and four other finalists from around the state were guests of honor at an awards breakfast held on Wednesday, April 27 at the Florida Hotel in Orlando. v

The Joy of Helping Students

Phong Vo has been a custodian with St. Petersburg College since 2011. For the last two years, has given four to six hours a week volunteering his time to tutor students in math including calculus.

Phong takes pleasure in the time he spends tutoring. “As a tutor, you have all the joy of helping students without the responsibilities a teacher has.”

Although, it is possible that Phong could one day hold those responsibilities as well. He is currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Math Education. He hopes that what he does now can help his eight-year-old son and nephews in the future. Not only is he setting admirable example, but he will also be ready to help them with their math homework. v

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