2015 Conference Program

Wednesday – April 15
7:30 AM ........................................................................................ Member Continental Breakfast, Food Pavilion
8:00 AM ................................................................................................................................. Conference Registration
9:00 – 9:45 AM ................................................................................................ Workshop, Conference Room # 1
“HR Leadership”
Presenter: Dandy Stevens, Assistant Superintendent, Silver Falls School District
Learn what HR expects and needs to know from facilities managers.
9:00 – 9:45 AM ............................................................................................... Workshop, Conference Room # 2
“SB 447”
Presenter: Matt Donahue, Chair Governor’s Task Force
Update on statewide facility funding grants and legislation.
9:00 – 9:45 AM ............................................................................................... Workshop, Conference Room # 3
“SB 1149 - ODOE”
Presenters: Christie Sphoon, Energy Specialist & Jonathan Belmont, Schools Program Lead,
ODOE
Updates on SB 1149.
9:45 AM ................................................................................................................... Coffee & Snacks, Expo Hallway
10:00 – 10:45 AM .............................................................................................. Workshop, Conference Room # 1
“Radon 101”
Presenters: Steve Tucker, Vice President, Cascade Radon, Inc.; Brett Sherry, Program
Manager, Oregon Radon Program, Oregon Health Authority.
In this session we’ll discuss health effects, testing and mitigation systems and also update
on the status of any proposed legislation requiring schools to test and mitigate for radon.
10:00 – 10:45 AM ............................................................................................. Workshop, Conference Room # 2
“Gresham Barlow Energy Resource Conservation Saves $1.5m Annually”
Presenter: Terry Taylor, Director of Facilities, Gresham Barlow School District
Gresham Barlow SD will show you how they are using simple electrical utility real time
data using interval metering. Save thousands of utility dollars but only invest hundreds of
dollars.
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Wednesday – Continued
11:00 AM – 12:45 PM. .......................................................................... Opening Luncheon – Business Meeting
President’s Welcome
Guest Speaker: Christy Perry – Superintendent, Salem-Keizer School District
1:00 PM. ....................................................... Larry King Memorial Golf Classic - Oregon Golf Club, Albany
1:00 – 1:45 PM.....................................................................................................Workshop, Conference Room # 1
“OSHA Hot Topics for Schools”
Presenter: Craig Hamelund, OSHA Safety Training Specialist
This session will be a discussion of frequent OSHA violations found in the K-12
environment.
1:00 – 1:45 PM................................................................................................. Workshop, Conference Room # 2
“Understanding Custodial Standards”
Presenters: Terry Taylor, Director of Facilities, Gresham Barlow School District and
Eric Shawn, Director of Facilities, Catlin Gabel School
1:00 – 1:45 PM....................................................................................................Workshop, Conference Room # 3
“Playground Inspections”
Presenter: Greg Jackson, PACE
Learn about annual safety inspections and preventative maintenance.
1:45 PM...................................................................................................................... Coffee & Snacks, Expo Hallway
2:00 – 2:45 PM...................................................................................................Workshop, Conference Room # 1
“Professional Growth Workshop”
Moderator: Eric Shawn, Catlin Gabel School
Two certificate programs are available, which are designed to demonstrate a high
degree of professional competence and growth. Learn about the application process
towards Professional Certification.
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Wednesday – Continued
2:00 – 2:45 PM.................................................................................................Workshop, Conference Room # 2
“Standard School Safety Response”
Presenter: Terry Taylor, Director of Facilities, Gresham Barlow School District
Protocols are being adopted by emergency managers, law enforcement, school districts
and emergency medical services across the country. Schools in Oregon, in cooperation
with PACE, update Emergency Response Procedures using the "I Love U Guys"
program. Metro and East County School Districts are joining efforts to support the SRP
so we are all on the same page in dealing with Emergency response. East County School
Districts: Gresham Barlow, Reynolds, Parkrose, Centennial, and Corbett, in conjunction
with Multnomah County ESD, Mt Hood Community College, and Portland Public Schools.
3:00 – 4:30 PM......................................................................................................................... Conference Room # 3
“Facilities Roundtable”
Moderators: OSFMA Members
6:00 – 8:00 PM ........................................................................................................................President’s Reception
Golf Awards and Buffet Dinner ......................... Hosted by: Performance Systems Integration Corp.
Conference Rooms # 3 & 4
Plan to Attend the
Annual Mini Conference
October 2015
The Annual Mini Conference will be located in the Zone 3 region of the state.
The mini conference is open to all school districts, member and non member, and is
designed for current facilities employees that are interested in becoming Lead or
Supervisory professionals in the educational facilities field.
The Mini Conference will have speakers, vendor demonstrations, breakout sessions,
hands on activities and workshops. The program for the Mini Conference will be
coordinated by the Zone 3 Director and qualifies as an element towards Professional
Growth Certification. Watch for more information in the OSFMA News Magazine, or at
the website: www.osfma.org.
2016 OSFMA Conference
April 13 ~ 15, 2016
Thursday – April 16
7:00 AM ............................................................................... Member Continental Breakfast-Food Pavilion
7:30 AM ..................................................................................................................... Conference Registration
8:00 – 8:45 AM...................................................................................................... Vendor Provided Workshops I
Conference Rooms 1—4
1.
“Synthetic Fields Maintenance & Management”
Learn about new standards for synthetic field maintenance and testing.
Presenters: Damon Richardson and Doug Baldie, Pacific Sports Turf
2.
“The Role of Communications in School Security””
Communications technology can alleviate pressure on staff and improve the effectiveness
of emergency measures. Learn about security and safety tools for use on buses and on
campus. Hear about the latest automatic vehicle location, on-board monitoring, inter- and
intra-building communications and dispatching and tools to initiate lockdowns.
Presenter: Starsky Brolin, Silke Communications
3.
4.
“Efficiently Maximize SB 1149 Funds, Effectively Minimize Project Risk”
Christina will discuss ways to deploy SB 1149 and other available funds to maximize
funding, ease the burden of procurement, reduce or eliminate project risk, and guarantee
project costs and energy savings. Using Gresham-Barlow School District as a case study,
we will discuss how Districts can complete projects and reduce energy costs with limited
internal resources.
Presenter: Christina Skellenger, McKinstry
“Rapid-Fire Regulatory Update”
Learn how to assess current compliance, share ideas and new technologies for program
implementation and record management and reporting. Topics covered: Lead Paint,
Confined Space, Storm Water, Drinking Water and Indoor Air Quality.
Presenter: Derek May, Managing Principal Health & Safety,
PBS Engineering + Environmental
8:45 AM. .................................................................................................................. Coffee & Snacks-Expo Hallway
9:00 – 9:45 AM ....................................................................................................Vendor Provided Workshops II
Conference Rooms 1—4
1.
“Myths & Misconceptions Surrounding a Healthy Classroom”
Roger will discuss each important stage of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting and explain
the important steps and processes required to create a healthy learning environment.
Using the latest in chemistry, cleaning technologies and tools, districts can see an increase
in productivity and improved learning environments in our schools.
Presenter: Roger McFadden, VP Senior Scientist with Staples, Inc. and
Coastwide Laboratories
Thursday – Continued
2.
“Stage Equipment and Issues”
Learn basic maintenance and important owner responsibilities for workplace safety in
backstage areas. Issues to be covered include stage tracks and curtains, props, scenery and
lighting risks, fire safety curtains and stage rigging systems.
Presenter: Craig Austin, Stagecraft Industries
3.
“Asbestos/PCB Awareness”
Make sure you’re in compliance with handling requirements for these hazardous materials.
Presenter: Erik Plimpton, TRC Solutions
4.
“Lawn Maintenance, Equipment and Productivity Best Practices”
Making tall grass short becomes a weekly task when properly maintaining turf. Come learn
some tips on making the most of your time and produce a signature cut and style that
attracts attention. Using the proper equipment and maintenance practices will reduce your
costs, increase productivity, and deliver healthier and better looking turf.
Presenter: Preston Farner, Walker Mowers
9:45 - 1:30 AM..................................................................................... Vendor Exhibits & Demonstrations
11:30 AM – 1:15 PM .......................................................... Vendor Appreciation Luncheon-Food Pavilion
Keynote Speaker: Steve Gilliland, Infinite Speakers Agency
“Hide Your Goat”
Negativity! Not only do problem employees under-perform, they make it difficult for
everyone else to do their jobs effectively, as well. Steve Gilliland shares the secrets of not
allowing people to get your goat.
1:30 – 4:00 PM .................................................................................... Vendor Exhibits & Demonstrations
Trade show is open to outside agencies. Door prizes drawn throughout the afternoon.
You must be present to win.
4:30 PM.. .............................................................................................................. Member Appreciation Reception
Expo Conference Rooms 3 & 4
Hosted by: The Beresford Company, Dull Olson Weekes - IBI Group Architects Inc,
and Coastwide Laboratories.
6:00 PM......................................................................................................... Casino Games - Hosted by OSFMA
Expo Conference Rooms 3 & 4
2016 OSFMA Conference
April 13 ~ 15, 2016
Friday – April 17
8:00 AM ............................................................................................................................................ Member Breakfast
Conference Rooms 3 & 4
9:00 AM ...................................................................................................................................... Zone Meetings
Conference Rooms 2, 3, 4
10:00—11:30 AM........................................................................................................................ Feature Presentation
Conference Room 1
Presenter: Linda Harris, Harris & Associates
“Flow & Balance: Simple Work-Life Strategies for Taming the Chaos”
Multitasking, running on the edge, putting 10 pounds of sand in a 5 pound sack, feeling like you
need a sabbatical but know you don’t have the time to spare? Learn simple ways for unplugging
the rush and demands of your time and life.
11:30 - 1:00 PM .....................................................................................................Lunch/Annual Business Meeting
Conference Rooms 3 & 4
1:00 PM ...................................................................................................................Conference Committee Meeting
1:00 PM .................................................................................................................................................Hotel Check Out
Plan to Attend the
Annual Mini Conference
October 2015
The Annual Mini Conference will be located in the Zone 3 region of the state. The mini
conference is open to all school districts, member and non member, and is designed
for current facilities employees that are interested in becoming Lead or Supervisory
professionals in the educational facilities field.
The Mini Conference will have speakers, vendor demonstrations, breakout sessions,
hands on activities and workshops. The program for the Mini Conference will be
coordinated by the Zone 3 Director and qualifies as an element towards Professional
Growth Certification. Watch for more information in the OSFMA News Magazine, or at
the website: www.osfma.org.
2016 OSFMA Conference
April 13 ~ 15, 2016