The Fiscal Realities of School Facilities

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Albany for the 4th Annual Critical Issues Summit!  Our morning panel, moderated by Alwyn John, Energy Manager at Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga Boces, provided a plethora of useful and up-to-date information that all attendees could apply to their own facilities.  Thanks to all the panelists who participated, including: Jim Slavetskas, Independent Consultant/Licensed Engineer; Tom Nicholson, EPC Contractor at TRANE; John Mauro, Johnson City School District Business Executive; Roger Smith, Principal at BBS Architects; Bill Seward, Sales Manager at TRANE; Marc Quail, Comprehensive Solutions Account Manager at TRANE; Dan Birleanu, Senior Engineer at Energy & Resources Solutions.

Carl Thurnau, PE from the New York State Education Department, Office of Facilities Planning, gave a brilliant presentation in the afternoon, giving all members the most recent information from NYSED.

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Again, a hearty thanks to all our speakers and participants.  A survey will be emailed to you if you were registered.  Please take a few moments to let us know what you think.

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SBGA's 2012 Advocacy Day :: Monday, March 12

The SBGA had a very successful day speaking to lawmakers and advocating for school facilities.  Thanks to all Chapters who sent participants; we are happy to say that 15 out of 17 Chapters were represented!

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Below are the materials given to/discussed with legislators:
2012 SBGA Advocacy Day Talking Points
2012 SBGA Advocacy Day Position Papers

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Spent Two Days Learning, Networking, Advancing Their Career

Earlier this week marked the completion of the Association's 6th Annual School Facility Managers' Academy and 3rd Personnel Management Academy. More than 60 members attended the Academies, and traveled from across the state to hear from our expert faculty. Faculty for both Academies included staff from the New York State Education Department Office of Facilities Planning, sage SBGA members and other experts in the fields of legal and Civil Services issues, communications and employee management and motivation.

Thank you to all leaders who participated in this event, and congratulations to all Academy and Personnel Management Academy participants. Save the date for next year's Academy - December 4-5, 2012!

• Click here to view the 2011 Academy Series Photo Gallery.

Read More to view Faculty presentations.

Well over 200 Superintendents of School Buildings and Grounds, Directors of Facilities and their staff from across the state gathered in Saratoga Springs from October 2-5 for a school facilities management professional development conference. During the annual conference and expo, the Association recognizes accomplishments and celebrates members from across the state.

"This annual event allows us to gather and celebrate our Association, its members and our accomplishments," said Brian Bentley, CDF, SBGA President (Greater Southern Tier BOCES). "Our members do so much for the districts they serve, and deserve the recognition."

The theme for this year's event was Managing Change. "Given the economic climate schools are facing today, we sought out to provide the latest information and tools for our members to reduce costs while improving efficiency and ensuring safe, clean, healthy schools for students," commented Bentley. "This was one of the most comprehensive, dynamic programs we've ever put together in year. Participation at this conference undoubtedly prepared attendees to manage the changing edcuation landscape."

Many of this year's presentations can be found online.

• Click here to view the 2011 Conference & Exhibit Show Photo Gallery