Saving Grounds After the Cuts APRIL 3-6, 2013, LONG BEACH, CA These materials have been prepared by a CASBO M&O Professional Council (or Associate Member). They have not been reviewed by State CASBO for approval, so therefore are not an official statement of CASBO.

APRIL 3-6, 2013, LONG BEACH, CA Saving Grounds After the Cuts APRIL 3-6, 2013, LONG BEACH, CA Rob McCombs Director, Maintenance & Operations Kern County Superintendent of Schools Scott Fieber Energy Conservation Supervisor Kern County Superintendent of Schools

The Unprecedented Budgetary Challenges Faced by California Schools Over the Last Few Years Has Drastically Impacted the Grounds Program in Most Districts. Saving Grounds after the Cuts CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO 2013

 Areas Impacted By Budgetary Cuts 2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO Saving Grounds after the Cuts CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO 2013  Grounds Staffing  Site Curb Appeal  Equipment Repairs  Equipment Replacement  Use of Fertilizer and Herbicides  Tree & Shrub Trimming  Irrigation  Morale

Saving Grounds after the Cuts These Rough Economic Times Have Caused Us To Examine Every Aspect of Our Operations We Have Been Forced To Take a Close Look at The Fundamental Way Things Have Been Done Over The Years CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO 2013

What Can We Change & Where to Begin 2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO Saving Grounds after the Cuts CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO 2013  Scheduling  Job Shadowing Is A Good Way To Take A Close Look At Your Scheduling Practices Who Is Doing What/When?  Are There More Efficient Site Schedules For Your Crews To Follow? Good Scheduling Can Reduce Labor & Fuel Costs

What Can We Change & Where to Begin 2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO Saving Grounds after the Cuts CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO 2013  Crews  Large Crews Can Often Get More Done More Eyes the better Better Morale = More Done in 8 Hours  Multiple Crews Review Crew Member Assignments to Ensure The Best Choices Have Been Made Try to Schedule Crew Member Vacations During the Slow Season

What Can We Change & Where to Begin 2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO 2013  Examine Your Irrigation Practices  Too Much Causes Rapid Growth & Wastes Both Man Hours and Water $$$  Too Little and Things Will Die  Getting Just The Right Amount Will Save Man Hours and Ensure Your Site Looks Its Best  Engage Vendors to Ensure You Receive the Latest Product Updates Saving Grounds after the Cuts

What Can We Change & Where to Begin 2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO Saving Grounds after the Cuts CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO 2013  Equipment  Use The Correct Piece of Equipment For The Job  Using The Wrong or Incorrect Sized Piece of Equipment Can Often Slow Down The Crew

What Can We Change & Where to Begin 2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO Saving Grounds after the Cuts CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO 2013  Equipment  When Purchasing New Equipment, “Will It Save Man Hours & Is It Economical To Operate & Maintain”?  Can Equipment Maintenance Be Performed In-House  Look For Equipment with More Substantial Warranties Including Loaner Equipment

What Can We Change & Where to Begin 2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO Saving Grounds after the Cuts CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO 2013  Trees & Shrubs  When Replacing or Adding New Plants Choose Slow Growing, Low Maintenance Plants  Try to Trim Annually Eliminates Large Bills From Over Grown Trees Safer For Staff & Students  Turf Areas  Choose Types That Require Less Water as These Types are Generally Slow Growing & Less Prone to Disease

What Can We Change & Where to Begin 2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO Saving Grounds after the Cuts CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO 2013  Mulching Mowers & Chippers  They Allow You to Dispose of Most Green Waste Right On Site  Mulched Leaves & Wood Chips, Repurposed in Beds Hold Down Weed Growth, Retain Moisture & Eliminate Time Used To Haul Off These Materials

What Can We Change & Where to Begin 2013 CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO Saving Grounds after the Cuts CASBO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SCHOOL BUSINESS EXPO 2013  Simple Cost $avers  Utilize Perennial Plants Instead of Annuals Saves on Number of Plants Purchased Annually Reduces Labor Costs By Planting Once A year  When Purchasing Chemicals and Fertilizers, “Think Generic” Many Generic Brands Do The Same Job as The Name Brands But at a Much Reduced Cost  Reduce Inventory Many Vendors Can Quickly Deliver Parts & Supplies as Needed Eliminating Large Inventories Reduces Costs

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