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Dude Solutions Learning Lab
9:00 AM
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At Dude Solutions, we believe the more you know about where your team currently stands, the better off you’ll be able to strategize for a successful future. But, with most maintenance and operations teams currently operating on a “run to failure” mantra, how do you go against the grain? Come join the conversation as we discuss the vital importance of having the full picture of your facilities and the data story they tell.
9:00 AM
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Employees who enjoy what they do and the atmosphere in which they work are more likely to remain employed with their organization over a longer period of time. It is up to us to implement retention strategies to manage employee turnover and attract quality employees. This session will discuss current trends in recruiting and engaging employees within our departments.
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Leadership/Management
9:00 AM
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Discuss the benefits of upgrading insulation to reduce mechanical systems and energy use and how to reduce operation’s costs by investing in wall and roof construction. Hear examples of daylighting, solar tubes and daylight monitoring to conserve energy use and improve learning outcomes.
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Clean Energy/Energy Efficiency
9:00 AM
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Understand the basics of purchasing competitive natural gas & electric supply from start to finish. Gain a working knowledge of what it means to “fix” energy costs, methods of collecting bids (including reverse auctions) and how to evaluate your results to select the best option for your district.
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Clean Energy/Energy Efficiency
9:00 AM
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Learn important and useful information about tennis courts and athletic tracks, including common problems and defects, recommendations for proper maintenance, and how they are designed and constructed. Find out what color schemes are best for tennis courts and what type of athletic track surfacing is recommended. Discover how to minimize cracking on your tennis courts and how to fix cracks, how to extend the life of your athletic track surface, and other important tips.
9:00 AM
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With the right control strategies, your comfort and building’s energy use don’t have to be mutually exclusive! Learn the basics behind Building Automation Systems (BAS) and how you most likely can modify the system you have to help make your buildings more comfortable and efficient. We will discuss basic system components, benefits of scheduling for occupancy, and alarm notifications. We will also demonstrate the result of adding a few additional components or changing programming processes to see energy savings in a building. In the end, we want listeners to understand a few strategies to keep energy in check while maintaining occupant comfort.
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Learning Environment
9:00 AM
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What started out as a simple $100,000 masonry repointing project turned into a $1,000,000 nightmare. Brian and Troy will share all the hard lessons learned at Wright Technical Center when a simple building maintenance project turned into an emergency evacuation of the building. So, what were the issues; selecting the correct paint requires more information than, “What is the surface to be painted?” Knowing how building components work together in a building and, how all building materials and systems have a cause and effect regarding the buildings environmental health. Not understanding “Vapor Barriers and Dew Points’” can have a dramatic impact on the structural integrity of not just masonry walls but the entire building and its occupants.
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Maintenance & Operations
9:00 AM
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Learn essential information on each of the 20 components needed to have a successful safety program. Examples of actual practices used by Wisconsin school districts will be included.
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WASBO Facilities Manager Core Certification - Module 3
9:00 AM
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The average building wastes about a third of its energy. That's right — one third. Gone are the days when energy conservation's pure motivation was environmental friendliness. Today, it's a costly expense that can be managed, but how do you tell a captivating story to get organization buy-in? Come join our discussion as we outline the 12 steps toward an institution-wide energy management program and how to accomplish each simply.
10:00 AM
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Nearly everyone hates the thought of speaking in front of a group of people, it can be very nerve-wracking. However, we are all put into situations at times where we need to present information to the public, our bosses, or committees, etc., so it’s best to be prepared. Attend this presentation to learn some important tips on what to do and what not to do from a veteran presenter. You will learn it isn’t as hard as it looks, discover some valuable tips to help you successfully do a strong presentation yourself, and reduce your stress at the same time!
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Leadership/Management
10:00 AM
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Lighting was installed at the State Road School in LaCrosse WI with a specific spectrum and intensity documented to improve reading speed and comprehension, cognitive thinking and mood. This presentation will be a summary of the lighting installed with supporting research and a discussion with the energy manager and the designers of the lighting system. Learn first-hand why you want to focus on human performance. Energy savings is a byproduct of properly designed lighting for human performance.
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Clean Energy/Energy Efficiency
10:00 AM
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Hear speakers from the 2018 NSSA Storm Shelter Conference and analyze two case studies from districts near you about meeting storm shelter requirements. Learn how to interpret the codes and discover the options your district has.
10:00 AM
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Discuss the benefits of outdoor learning spaces including outdoor classrooms and play space. See examples of surfaces, play structures and unconventional design that allow for ease of access for all students and require low maintenance. Learn the benefits of exterior activities for health and wellness and improved performance in students.
10:00 AM
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There are a number of design, construction, and commissioning factors to consider when working with additions and partial renovations of existing HVAC systems. This presentation discusses several lessons learned, showcasing how proactive design and early construction presence can prevent the common post-occupancy issues. The end results will expedite project closeout and occupancy.
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Maintenance & Operations
10:00 AM
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This interactive presentation will challenge attendees to SHARE, to reach out to find another (match of skill sets) in our space. We will challenge each other to SHARE the skills they possess, how they acquired them, and are wiling.... to maybe impart to another attendee. Best stories and plans WIN, as we all do as attendees in this program. Remember it's NOT TTWWADI.
10:00 AM
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The ever increasing role of a facility manager has grown to encompass creating a safety program that works to prevent employee injuries. This session will outline ways in which programs can be implemented in a way that creates buy-in, with the intent of creating a safe work place for all school employees. The session is presented through the lenses of a facility manager, risk manager and environmental manager.
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WASBO Facilities Manager Core Certification - Module 3
10:00 AM
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When you come in to work, you may not know what the day holds. What kind of projects will be thrown your way? How your team will perform? What fires will need extinguishing? While you’re not expected to predict the future, it’s crucial that you know how to track and report on what your team has done and is currently doing. That way you’ll be able to show exactly what has been completed and, when the time comes, present the right data to secure more resources.
Join Dude Solutions as we run through topics such as:
• Why data is important and what data to use
• What to consider for repair vs. replace conversations
• How to effectively use operations data to communicate
• Specific key performance indicators that prove efficiency and justify hiring and budget increases
1:10 PM
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This presentation will cover helpful hints and tips for leadership in smaller districts based on the presenter's experience as a leader, custodian, and building and grounds director.
Many buildings and grounds directors or head custodians have the challenge of “double duty”, that is leading a staff and completing custodial and or maintenance work themselves. This challenge can be difficult to navigate.
Some of the key points will be Communication (with superiors, staff, employees and the public), balancing administrative and work tasks, Leading and motivating staff, developing the ability to curry favor and earn respect, and creating healthy culture.
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Leadership/Management
1:10 PM
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Every day we engage in numerous conversations, each which play important roles in shaping our expectations, relationships, and outcomes. Navigating conversations effectively can be tricky and it takes certain skills, such as social intelligence, courage, self-control, and even humility. We will explore examples and challenge our thinking around crucial conversations within the workplace.
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Leadership/Management
1:10 PM
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Presentation will cover the history and impact of indoor air quality, contaminants of concern, air purification options, the history of Bipolar Ionization and deploying an air purification strategy to reduce capital and operational expenses. Technology based on BPI can be installed in the supply air of HVAC systems. These systems can deliver: - Reduced absenteeism – healthier air by reduces VOCs and harmful particles, lessening impact of allergies and asthma up to 90% -Continuous Disinfection – up to 98% effective against H1N1, Staph, mildew, mold, E.coli - Lower energy costs – Reducing the cost to condition outside air by as much as 50%
1:10 PM
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Come participate in an open discussion centered on transparency with your community, working with different types of outside organizations, enhancing your public, parents of students and much more. A Dude Solutions events expert will share insight from our exclusive national data and discuss how clients can fully leverage our Events solution and the data provided.
1:10 PM
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This presentation examines the most common problems in buildings: water damage. He will share the simple seven steps to proper Water Mitigation followed by an explanation of the important facts every building manager needs to know about Mold, it’s treatment and prevention. This information will arm the facilities manager with a better understanding of when to deal with common problems with their own staff and when to call for help from an outside source.
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Maintenance & Operations
1:10 PM
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A panel of seasoned construction experts will discuss the most common problems with capital improvements. Engage in problem solving activities to draft and debate solutions using strategies offered by the presenters.
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Maintenance & Operations
1:10 PM
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This session will be an introduction to IEQ geared towards both the beginner and experienced facilities manager. It will include the components of a good IEQ program with examples from one school district.
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WASBO Facilities Manager Core Certification - Module 3
1:10 PM
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Our new bi-annual Education Operations Health Index combines two decades of operations statistics from billions of client data points as they complete and track their daily operations using our solutions. With this education operations data, every education leader, from superintendents and business officers to CIOs and facility management leaders, will have a benchmark to pinpoint their department’s strengths and areas for improvement, as well as allow them to make more informed, actionable decisions.
2:20 PM
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This session will cover how to empower your staff to be leaders in your district and equip your employees with the numerous skills to have in their toolbox. The tools of training, rewarding, when to and when not to delegate, decision-making processes, promotion, goal-setting, and competition will all be discussed.
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Leadership/Management
2:20 PM
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This session will share some cost saving practices and maintenance procedures that school district facility departments can self perform. We will also explain basic operation and sequences of operation for various HVAC equipment typically found in schools. We will also discuss some energy efficiency saving opportunities that may be of interest.
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Clean Energy/Energy Efficiency
2:20 PM
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Most districts have some kind of partnership with an outside vendor to help them with health and safety issues. This presentation will give an overview of areas where the health and safety professional would be most beneficial to the buildings and grounds department.
The presentation will also discuss how to develop a good working relationship and how to get the right work from your health and safety professional.
Some of the topics covered would include: training, emergencies, budgeting, research, rules and regulations and asbestos issues.
2:20 PM
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This session will discuss capitalizing on what it is to be a professional in our business. How to Walk the Walk, not just Talk the Talk. We will address appearance, verbal skills, ethics, respect, email/phone/voicemail etiquette, continuing education, and representation of your work place in public.
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Leadership/Management
2:20 PM
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Mentorship is a powerful way to give back to the profession, with gains for both the mentor and protege. Attend this session to learn the qualities of a good mentor, how to make the mentoring relationship work, and what you can do to help school facilities professionals be successful for the long-term. If you wish to find out on being a Mentor, attend this session.
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Learning Environment
2:20 PM
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This interactive presentation explores successful tips and techniques you may need when making a presentation to or having a crucial conversation with the board, school administration, staff, community and local government.
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Maintenance & Operations
2:20 PM
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Asbestos will include the uses of asbestos, history of asbestos regulations, health effects of asbestos, and basic concepts of the AHERA regulation.
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WASBO Facilities Manager Core Certification - Module 3
2:20 PM
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Engage in discussions around hot topics and idea sharing in the world of buildings & grounds. Often, you are the only one in your district responsible for facilities and operations. Gather with the facilitators and your peers as they make sharing knowledge a priority. This interactive session will deliver information, as well as give the opportunity to ask questions and share successful practices from your district. As a group, we will share best practices, identify challenges, and brainstorm potential solutions.
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Leadership/Management
3:30 PM
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Are you aware of human trafficking? Do you know the signs? Find out how it could be impacting your district!
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Learning Environment
3:30 PM
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Leadership/Management
3:30 PM
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There are currently over 408,000 LED lighting products on the approved DLC list! How do you determine which products are best for your application when everyone claims "my product lasts forever, will replace your existing fixture and provide more light, and consume almost nothing in energy.” What is Important: 5 or 10 year warranty, higher lumens per watt, low total harmonic distortion, 50,000 or 100,000 hours life, add on or integrated controls, name brands or companies you've never heard of? All of these issues affect the performance, cost, and value you get by choosing the right or wrong product. We will explore how these metrics are established, how to compare them objectively, and discuss some myths about LED lighting. The goal of this session is to help attendees be better educated buyers and understand the "lighting lingo" that is bantered about in the industry. We will demystify this technology and cut through the marketing hype to provide objective facts on what LED lighting can provide for your facilities and what to consider for good, long term performance.
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Clean Energy/Energy Efficiency
3:30 PM
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We will divide the class into two groups and run them through a table top exercise. One group willplay the role of the district crisis management team and the other group will play the role of the school crisis management team. We willd then walk through inputs. The inputs will focus on three phases of the event, preparedness, response and recovery. Through questions and answers teams will focus on their roles and explore what they need to do, when, why and how.
3:30 PM
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Learn the benefits of hiring a relocation provider and how to reduce your exposure to Workers' Compensation claims.
3:30 PM
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Discuss the latest technology trends in HVAC systems and what you need to consider when designing a new or replacement system.
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Maintenance & Operations
3:30 PM
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We will examine the components of “Life Safety” and how it impacts daily operation of the school. Egress, occupancy, and fire resistance rated construction, all components of life safety, will be explored for practical use in schools. Learn some basic exit design concepts from dead ends to assembly aisle.
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WASBO Facilities Manager Core Certification - Module 3
3:30 PM
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