School Maintenance and Renovation:
Administrative Policies, Practices and Economics
Dr. Glenn I. Earthman, Professor, Educational Administration, VPI & State University; Dr. Linda K. Lemasters, Professor of Educational Administration, Graduate School of Education, George Washington University

 · Guide to school building management and improvement


School buildings must be safe, in regulatory compliance, functional and conducive to effective teaching and student learning. This book provides detailed information and guidance needed for successful school building management and renovation. All key aspects are covered clearly and concisely with an emphasis on cost-benefit.

The Authors

The authors are seasoned school administrators with extensive experience in school building management. Dr. Earthman is the former executive director for school facility planning for Philadelphia Public Schools, and Dr. Lemasters is president of Virginia Educational Facility Planners.

Contents (Condensed)

 ·  How Schools are Funded  ·  Organization of Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations Staff
 ·  Developing School Board Policies for Maintenance and Operations  ·  Administrative Process
 ·  Capital Improvement and Maintenance Planning  ·  Cost of Maintenance  ·  Deferred and Preventive Maintenance  ·  Emerging Role of Technology  ·  Contract Maintenance: External Management Service  ·  Regulatory Aspects of Maintenance and Operations  ·  Working with School Board Legal Counsel and Purchasing  ·  Deciding to Renovate  ·  Planning the Educational Program  ·  Selecting the Architect  ·  Working with the Architect  ·  Renovation Funding  ·  Alternative Funding Plans  ·  Bidding and Contractor Selection  ·  School Operation During Renovation  ·  Bringing Closure to Project  ·  Sources of Help (Information Resources)

1–885432–26–7, 2003, 227 pages, 6x9, laminated soft–cover, $39.95

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