K12 Facilities Forum

⏲️ The countdown has begun! 🌵 Just 1 month until the K12 Facilities Forum heads to Tempe for 3 days of thought-provoking content, meaningful networking, and unsurpassed business matchmaking. Just a few spots remain! Don't miss out: https://hubs.li/Q02SY2wP0

Of all Run-DMC's legendary moments, their groundbreaking collaboration with Aerosmith on "Walk This Way" stands out. We’re excited to announce that Darryl "DMC" McDaniels will be joined by Trena Marsal, COO of Denver Public Schools, for a fireside chat at the K12 Facilities Forum to explore how unconventional partnerships can push teams to new heights...and much more. Don't miss this unique conversation! 🎤 Join Us (Nov. 10-12, Tempe, AZ): https://hubs.li/Q02Sy6M90

Just outside Portland, Oregon, Lake Oswego School District's recently opened River Grove Elementary School - built to withstand earthquakes and other climate change-related extreme weather events - is believed to be the first micro-grid school in the nation: a self-sufficient energy system, partially powered by an onsite solar array, that can operate independently from the area’s electric grid. At the K12 Facilities Forum, Anthony Vandenberg, the district's executive director for project management, will share the impetus behind building the innovative school, the interesting facets of its design, and how its resiliency can serve as an inspiration for similar projects nationwide. 🌵Join us in Tempe (Nov. 10-12)! Request an invite today: https://hubs.li/Q02RKtM10

Chicago Public Schools has more than 800 buildings, with an average age of over 80 years. Seventy schools were built before 1900. It's no surprise that Charles Mayfield - who heads operations for the nation's 3rd largest school district - has his hands full. Despite challenges, CPS is also full of potential. At the K12 Facilities Forum, Charles will share strategies his district is employing to deal with deferred maintenance needs, incorporating sustainability initiatives, and how CPS's newly approved 5-year Educational Facilities Master Plan is laying the groundwork for a brighter future for students in the Windy City. 🏫 K12 Facilities Forum 📆 Nov. 10-12 🌵 Tempe, AZ Request an invite today! https://hubs.li/Q02RffZP0

Facilities + Operations leaders from some of the nation's biggest, most diverse school districts are heading to the K12 Facilities Forum (Nov. 10-12 in Tempe) to discuss how to make facilities safer, more efficient, and the best possible spaces for students to learn and grow in. Don't miss this intimate retreat, where cutting-edge thought leadership, premier business matchmaking, and meaningful networking all come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Request an invite today!: https://hubs.li/Q02QZ-lT0

As a former D1 college football player at the Univ. of South Carolina, Rachad Wilson knows the power of teamwork. Wilson, the COO of Brevard County Public Schools, will bring that mentality to the stage to talk about how organizing great teams is crucial to your safety plans, as well as the need to look beyond fencing, locks, and other safety measures to find impactful strategies to ensure student safety. 🏫 K12 Facilities Forum 📆 Nov. 10-12 🌵 Tempe, AZ Request an invite today! https://hubs.li/Q02Q7DHx0

Public schools in the US cover about 2 million acres of land, much of which has been cleared of trees, turning them into “shade deserts.” As the climate warms, some districts are removing the asphalt that surrounds many of their buildings – which absorbs and holds heat – and replacing it with shade components, trees, and rain gardens as a way to cool students, staff, and structures. https://lnkd.in/ggYFtWMk

We are excited that David Dolan will be joining us as a featured speaker at the K12 Facilities Forum! David -- who oversees facilities management for one of the biggest school districts in the nation -- will be leading a panel discussion diving deep into a host of issues, from staffing attrition to sustainability initiatives to how to do more with uncertain funding...and much more. Request an invite today 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02PvWLR0 📆 Nov. 10-12 🏜️ Tempe, AZ

🎶 We're excited that Brian Vander Ark, lead singer of the multi-platinum band The Verve Pipe, will be performing and speaking at the K12 Facilities Forum, Nov. 10-12 in Tempe, AZ! - As the frontman and principal songwriter of The Verve Pipe, Brian sold over 3 million albums worldwide and reached #1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart with their massive hit "The Freshmen." 🎸 - When the band struggled to replicate their initial success and were dropped by their label, Brian took a bold step: he sold all his possessions and hit the road, rediscovering his passion for performing and connecting with audiences in a more intimate way. - Today, Brian is a gifted storyteller and speaker. He shares his powerful journey of resilience and reinvention, inspiring audiences across all industries with lessons on overcoming adversity and embracing life's ups and downs. 🎙️ Don't miss this incredible opportunity to hear Brian's music and message of perseverance. Request an invite 👇 https://hubs.li/Q02P5kb50

We are excited to announce that Trena Marsal, COO at Denver Public Schools, will be speaking at the K12 Facilities Forum! Trena has been with DPS for over 25 years, holding numerous positions before rising to the operations leader of Colorado's largest school district. Among other issues, Trena will dive into the multiple facets of DPS's impressive sustainability initiatives, which include an ambitious commitment to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 90% from 2010 levels by 2025. Request an invite today! https://hubs.li/Q02NJj910 🗓️ Nov. 10-12 🌵 Tempe, AZ