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PROGRAM REVIEW REPORT
PROGRAM NAME: Buildings & Grounds Department
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE:
Steven Meyers, Director of Support Services/Facilities
Joe Coon, Maintenance Supervisor
Jeff Donaldson, Grounds Supervisor
Doug Halenbeck, Custodial Supervisor
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Steven Meyers – Director of Support Services/Facilities: Bachelor’s Degree in Business from
Baker University, Baldwin City, KS; Master’s Degree in Health & Wellness from Austin Peay State
University, Clarksville, TN; Currently completing Doctoral Degree in Education from Saint Louis
University; 10 th year in Education, 5 th year in Administration.
Joe Coon – Supervisor, Maintenance Department: Certified HVAC, Master Electrician, Master
Locksmith; Knowledgeable in plumbing and carpentry; Associate of Arts Industrial Electric
Technology, Associate Arts Climate Control, Associate of Arts Stationary Engineering from
Metropolitan Community Colleges; 17 years experience in field, 13 years in district, 3 rd year in
supervisory role.
Jeff Donaldson – Supervisor, Grounds Department: Asbestos Certified, Master Painter; 5 years in
maintenance field, 6 years in grounds field, 10 th year in district, 3 rd year in supervisory role.
Doug Halenbeck – Supervisor, Custodial Department: Associates + Engineering Arts/Science
from Portland State University, Custodial Trainer, Head Custodian, Assistant Head Custodian;
CPR/AED Certified; 33 years custodial experience, 18 years in supervisory role; 4 th year in district.
CURRENT OR PREVIOUS YEAR’S GOALS AND/OR OBJECTIVES:
The Buildings & Grounds Department goals have been aligned with the current Comprehensive School
Improvement (CSIP) critical areas. The program goals are to meet (or continue to meet) the following CSIP
areas:
• Critical Area 2, Goal 1, Action 2 – The district will investigate and implement incentives to retain
quality staff.
• Critical Area 2, Goal 3, Action 2 – The district will provide training for all employees to enhance job
skills.
• Critical Area 2, Goal 3, Action 4 – The district will improve the overall level of competency by only
retaining staff members who meet the expectations of performance based evaluations.
• Critical Area 4, Goal 1, Action 3 – The district will routinely test, monitor and maintain the air and
water quality in all district facilities.
• Critical Area 4, Goal 2, Action 1 – The district will develop, maintain and annually review a multiyear
plan for use of existing buildings and the need for additional land and facilities.
• Critical Area 4, Goal 2, Action 2 – The district will implement an Energy Management Program with
a focus on energy conservation.

• Critical Area 4, Goal 2, Action 3 – The district will communicate guidelines for community use of
facilities.
• Critical Area 4, Goal 4, Action 1 – The district will develop and implement a plan to increase the
number of partnerships with businesses and other local organizations with the community to
support and enhance school facilities, programs and services.
GOALS AND/OR OBJECTIVES THAT HAVE BEEN MET (CURRENT YEAR OR
PREVIOUS YEAR):
Completion of areas of improvement identified in Safety Audit conducted in May 2003. Another
Safety Audit will be requested in the near future to analyze and identify current areas of
improvement.
CSIP Critical Area 4, Goal 1, Action 2
Buildings & Grounds staff training continues on a monthly basis and includes Lead custodial
training, duty delegation, safety training, appropriate communications, and job responsibilities/
expectations.
CSIP Critical Area 2, Goal 2, Action 1-2; Goal 3, Action 2
During the 06-07 year, 2025+ (Track-It) work-orders were requested; 1933 were completed;
roughly 300 acres groomed by grounds staff; total square feet of 901,755 cleaned and serviced by
custodial staff.
Continuation of Indoor Air Quality, Integrated Pest Management and Energy Management
programs. Initiated Performance Contract Phase I work at Raymore Elementary, Peculiar
Elementary, Shull Elementary and Freshman Center, including HVAC and roofing upgrades.
Performance contract Phase II will continue throughout this school year.
CSIP Critical Area 4, Goal 1, Action 3 and Critical Area 4, Goal 2, Action 2
Completed of Buildings & Grounds Warehouse Offices, providing structured warehouse
operations.
CSIP Critical Area 4, Goal 2, Action 1
Equipment upgrades increased Buildings & Grounds staff efficiency in all sub-departments.
See attached Buildings & Grounds Project List for 2006-2007 school year.
IMPACT OF PROGRAM ON TARGETED POPULATION:
Through the efficiency of the Buildings & Grounds Department, staff teach and students learn in a
clean, safe environment. This environment enables teachers and students to focus on fulfilling
CSIP Student Achievement goals.
The following mission statement was adopted by the custodial department as part of the strategic
planning process, “The mission of the custodial services department is to provide a safe, clean,
healthy learning environment for students, staff and community through a well-trained, equipped
staff utilizing best practices to achieve customer satisfaction.”
CSIP Critical Area 2, Goal 3, Action 1

FUTURE GOALS AND/OR EXPECTATIONS FOR PROGRAM:
Continue fulfillment of CSIP appropriate areas.
Improvement plan for warehouse space usage.
Completion of summer projects.
Continue roof analysis on district-wide buildings.
Expand safety training program for all sub-departments.
Continue annual upgrades of equipment and training for optimum efficiency.
Analyze keyless entry capabilities.
ADA compliance improvements.
District-wide irrigation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (financial data, if relevant; highlights of programs,
accomplishments, changes needed, etc.):
Attachments:
• B&G 2006-2007 Project List