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27th Annual Facilities/Operations Conference

Get in-depth information on all important current school facilities topics. School buildings are the largest financial asset of a district. Maintaining them properly is critical to successful educational programs and this conference provides the necessary information to do it right. Programming includes several required certification classes for facilities and operations directors – but this is a valuable conference for superintendents and business managers as well!

Early Bird Pricing (Ends September 21): $385 members/$590 non-members Regular Pricing: $430 members/$650 non-members

When

10/5/2025 5:30 PM - 10/7/2025 1:00 PM

Where

Crystal Mountain Resort 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr. Thompsonville, MI 49683 UNITED STATES

Program

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Sunday, 05 October 2025

Description
Spouse Registration When 10/5/2025 5:30 PM - 10/7/2025 12:00 PM 5:30 PM
Attending Welcome Reception Time 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM 5:30 PM

Monday, 06 October 2025

Description
1. Systems: Electrical, HVAC, and Technology Time 8:25 AM - 11:30 AM 8:25 AM
2. Custodial Operations Time 8:25 AM - 11:30 AM 8:25 AM
3. Facilities Strategic Plan in Five Hours Time 8:25 AM - 9:05 AM 8:25 AM
4. Statewide Energy Audit Results Time 8:25 AM - 9:05 AM 8:25 AM
5. Perfume On a Skunk Time 8:25 AM - 9:05 AM 8:25 AM
6. Code Updates and You! Time 8:25 AM - 9:05 AM 8:25 AM
7. The Little Things Matter Time 8:25 AM - 9:05 AM 8:25 AM
8. Seizing Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges Time 9:15 AM - 9:55 AM 9:15 AM
9. Duct Tape, Data, and Destiny: 11 Ridiculously Practical Ways to Lead Facilities Like a Legend Time 9:15 AM - 9:55 AM 9:15 AM
10. K-12 Fundamental Commissioning Time 9:15 AM - 9:55 AM 9:15 AM
11. Beyond Slip and Falls: Operational Risk Management for Facilities Leaders Time 9:15 AM - 9:55 AM 9:15 AM
12. Data-Driven Custodial Decisions Time 9:15 AM - 9:55 AM 9:15 AM
13. Filter First Update Time 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM 10:10 AM
14. Leadership With Purpose in School District Operations Time 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM 10:10 AM
15. Utilizing Cooperative Contracts in the Facilities Space Time 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM 10:10 AM
16. Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) - Integrated Pest Management Training Time 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM 10:10 AM
17. Navigating MS4 Stormwater Compliance in Schools Time 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM 10:10 AM
18. Computerized Facilities Management Time 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM 2:30 PM
19. Maintenance Operations Time 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM 2:30 PM
20. Protecting Plumbing and HVAC Assets Time 2:30 PM - 3:10 PM 2:30 PM
21. Filter First Continual Maintenance Strategies Time 2:30 PM - 3:10 PM 2:30 PM
22. The Intelligent Campus: How AI is Transforming School Facilities Time 2:30 PM - 3:10 PM 2:30 PM
23. Team Dynamics - Harnessing Strengths for Collective Success Time 2:30 PM - 3:10 PM 2:30 PM
24. Optimum Investment Strategies for Roof and Facility Asset Management Time 2:30 PM - 3:10 PM 2:30 PM
25. Maximizing Energy Efficiency: Achieving District-wide Impact Through System Optimization Time 3:20 PM - 4:00 PM 3:20 PM
26. Indoor Air Quality: A District Story Time 3:20 PM - 4:00 PM 3:20 PM
27. Data-Driven Insights - Charting the Course to Optimize the Learning Environment by Addressing Deferred Maintenance Time 3:20 PM - 4:00 PM 3:20 PM
28. Getting to "Yes": Making the Strategic Case for Facilities Funding Time 3:20 PM - 4:00 PM 3:20 PM
29. New MI Energy Code Influences on K-12 Additions and Renovations: Saving Energy & Cost with Cx & Functional Testing Time 3:20 PM - 4:00 PM 3:20 PM
30. Facilities Roundtable Time 4:10 PM - 5:30 PM 4:10 PM
31. Master Keying Basics Time 4:10 PM - 5:30 PM 4:10 PM
32. Direct Pay (Elective Pay) & Inflation Reduction Act Updates and Tariff Impacts on Construction Projects Time 4:10 PM - 5:30 PM 4:10 PM
33. Integrated Lighting, Sound, and Video Systems for School Buildings and Classrooms Time 4:10 PM - 5:30 PM 4:10 PM
34. Optimizing Facility Efficiency: High-Performance Boiler Heating for Modern Schools Time 4:10 PM - 5:30 PM 4:10 PM
Attending Monday Night Reception Time 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM 5:15 PM
Attending Monday Night Dinner Time 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 7:00 PM

Tuesday, 07 October 2025

Description
35. Principles of Budgeting Time 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 8:30 AM
36. Environmental Health & Safety Time 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 8:30 AM
37. School Moves Made Simple: Preparing Staff for a Smooth Transition Time 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM 8:30 AM
38. The Invisible Infrastructure of School Security: What Every Facility Leader Needs to Know Time 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM 8:30 AM
39. Respond, Recover, Reopen: Practical Strategies for Minimizing Property Loss Impact Time 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM 8:30 AM
40. Everything You Want (and Don't Want) to Know about Energy Improvement Projects Time 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM 8:30 AM
41. ISD Facilities Roundtable Time 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM 8:30 AM
42. Present with Confidence Time 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM 10:10 AM
43. Elevating Project Success: Testing, Controls, and Communication Time 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM 10:10 AM
44. Building Resilience While Leading Change Time 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM 10:10 AM
45. Prevailing Wage: What's Old is New Again Time 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM 10:10 AM
46. Meridian Award Presentation: Performance Based Compensation for Custodial and Maintenance Staff Time 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM 10:10 AM
Attending Lunch and Closing Session Time 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 11:30 AM

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