Ins and Outs of School Facility Management: More Than Bricks and Mortar / Edition 1

by Tak Cheung Chan, Michael D. Richardson

Overview

As America's school buildings are aging, some districts are considering renovating rather than rebuilding. In economically tight years, planning for effective school maintenance and for renovation programs makes sense. This book offers: Tips and guidelines to handling school maintenance and renovation issues, Details on planning and implementing maintenance and renovation projects at both the school and district levels, References for readers to continue their pursuit of school maintenance and renovation interests, A discussion on future issues confronting school maintenance and renovation, Annotated bibliographies, Practicing exercises. For school administrators, school board members, and community members.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781578861910
Publisher:	R&L Education
Publication date:	12/23/2004
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Tak Cheung (T. C.) Chan is professor of educational leadership and coordinator of the doctoral program at Kennesaw State University, Georgia. Michael D. Richardson is professor of educational administration at Georgia Southern University.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Preface Part 2 Part 1 Introduction Chapter 3 1 Planning for Educational Space Chapter 4 2 What Research Has to Say about School Maintenance and Renovation Chapter 5 3 School Maintenance and Renovation: Concepts and Models Part 6 Part 2 School Maintenance Chapter 7 4 Planning for School Maintenance at the District Level Chapter 8 5 School Building Maintenance at Work Part 9 Part 3 School Renovation Chapter 10 6 Preparing for School Renovation Chapter 11 7 Planning and Designing School Renovation Chapter 12 8 School Renovation Projects at Work Part 13 Part 4 Special Issues Chapter 14 9 Special Issues of School Maintenance Chapter 15 10 Special Issues of School Renovation Chapter 16 11 Funding for Renovation and Maintenance Projects Chapter 17 12 Evaluation of Renovation and Maintenance Programs Chapter 18 13 School Maintenance and Renovation: A Future Perspective Part 19 Appendix A Organization of a School District Maintenance Department Part 20 Appendix B School Maintenance Checklist Part 21 Appendix C A Progress Chart for School Renovation Part 22 Appendix D Larks County School District Fifth-Year Projection of Classroom Needs Part 23 Appendix E Buford County School District Priority List of Capital Outlay Projects Part 24 Appendix F A School Maintenance and Renovation Planning Model Part 25 Appendix G What School Administrators Must Know about Facility Planning and Management Part 26 Appendix H School Building/Campus "Curbside Critique" Part 27 Appendix I Line of Communication in a School Renovation Project Part 28 Appendix J Project Evaluation Report Part 29 References Part 30 Index Part 31 About the Authors

Editorial Reviews

Authors Tak Cheung Chan...and Michael D. Richardson...provide readers with a structures approach to facilities management—from start to finish.

School Planning and Management

This guide for school administrators, board members, and concerned citizens discusses the maintenance and renovation of school buildings.

Reference and Research Book News

...two education professors who specialize in school facilities offer practical advice that can save money and maybe even avoid costs of new construction.

American School Board Journal