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President’s message – Steve Smoroden ...................................................................8Going with the flow: Ken Janzen of School District No. 34 .................................10Message from BCASBO – Building capacity and relationships in school district business ...........................12Richmond School District earns prestigious energy conservation award ..........14A tale of two districts ...............................................................................................16A brief celebration ...................................................................................................19In memoriam ............................................................................................................20One of the greats ....................................................................................................22

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EFMA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Steve SmorodenFor more than 50 years, educational facility managers from many school districts in British Columbia have been meeting at our annual conference and trade show to provide support to each other and share ideas from regional zone meetings. These individuals come from a variety of backgrounds with the common goal of maintaining a high standard of profes-sional knowledge, skill and safety.

Many things have changed since the first year of the Edu-cational Facility Managers Association of British Columbia (EFMA B.C.) – including our name. At first, we were known as the School Plant Officials Association of British Columbia (SPOA B.C). In keeping with the changing times and advance-ments in all of our areas of expertise, we became the EFMA B.C. to better reflect who we are and who we have become. However, our core values and camaraderie remain the same. Friendships forged within the association is what makes us unique. May we never lose that.

As we enter the 51st year of our association, I wonder what the next half-century will bring. What changes will we face? I believe as an association we are up to the challenge. The first 50 years have established a blueprint that is still relevant today, as it is always evolving to not only keep up with the

changing times but to embrace the change. In fact, you will

see some changes at this year’s annual conference, and we

hope you will embrace them.

This past fall, we have revised our strategic plan to keep

it current for our goals as an association. We have also been

developing our upcoming conference and focusing on our

current and new members, from whom we will be seeking ad-

vice on how and where to proceed. I encourage all of you to

become active members of the association; there is a lot to

do, from running as a director to helping out your zone chair

with your zone meeting.

I would like to thank everyone on our executive team for

their dedication and hard work in helping keep our associa-

tion relevant and vibrant.

I also want to thank all of our members for the support and

opportunity entrusted in me this year as president. It has been

a pleasure to serve you, and I look forward to seeing all of you

at this year’s conference in Penticton.

Cheers,

Steve

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Ken Janzen looks back on his 39-year career with a certain fondness. Admit-tedly, the School District No. 34 (Ab-botsford) custodial services assistant manager has been on quite the jour-ney, working for a total of seven districts during his career. But his life motto sug-gests every minute of the wild ride has been enjoyed to its fullest.

“If nothing, we have to be adapt-able,” says Janzen, who joined the in-dustry in 1976 as a custodian in the for-mer Fernie School District. “For a facili-ties management position, you have to know that things can seem very bad one day, and with a little bit of dedication and effort you can turn them around.”

At the time he joined the Fernie dis-

trict, Janzen worked part-time as a con-

struction subcontractor while also work-

ing towards a post-secondary business

administration degree.

“The afternoon custodial position fit

in nicely with my schedule,” he says.

And the rest, as they say, is history.

In 1978, he accepted a custodial su-

pervisory position with the Fort McMur-

ray School District in Alberta. The year

1980 saw Janzen’s return to British Co-

lumbia as assistant custodial manager

with the Prince George School District.

That same year, he joined the School

Plant Officials Association of British Co-

lumbia (SPOA B.C.), later rebranded the

Educational Facility Managers Associa-

tion of British Columbia (EFMA B.C.).

The EFMA holds a special place in

Janzen’s life. For many years, it was the

single constant in his professional life,

often acting as a conduit between him-

self and future colleagues.

“The biggest highlight of my career

has been getting to know so many peo-

ple and having an effect on their lives

Going with the flow: Ken Janzen of School District No. 34By Jillian Mitchell

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president (2011-12) and current co-chair

of the association’s bursary committee.

“I take pride in knowing that in some

small way, I’ve helped prepare facilities

for thousands of children to continue

their education.”

In 1986, Janzen was promoted to

manager of custodial operations for

the Coquitlam School District, where he

worked for nine years. By 1995, changes

in the district rendered Janzen’s duties

to the school principal. It was then that

Janzen decided to take a short hiatus

from the industry to work as a consul-

tant. In 1998, however, he accepted a job

as manager of custodial services in the

North Vancouver School District, where

he worked until 2012 before returning

to the Coquitlam School District as the

senior manager of custodial operations.

Alas, once again, the world had other

plans.

“Within a year, we were advised of

the budget difficulties (Coquitlam was)

experiencing, and I was one of the 160

positions that were eliminated,” says

Janzen, who at the time gave serious

thought to retirement. “Then an oppor-

tunity came up in the Cowichan Valley

to work with Monroe Grobe in Duncan,

and late last year I joined the Abbotsford

School District. And here I am today.”

Janzen, a man with a cup-half-full

outlook, looks upon his work experi-

ence with gratitude. “One thing I have

learned over the years, with the differ-

ent districts, where we’re all a little bit

different, most of the problems are very

similar,” says Janzen, who is a certified

educational facilities manager through

EFMA.

The idea of retirement is still far away

in Janzen’s mind. “I’ve decided I’m go-

ing to work as long as I’m healthy and

having fun,” he says. “But family comes

first.”

Outside of work, the husband and fa-

ther of four (and grandfather of eight)

is actively playing and coaching minor

hockey and slow-pitch baseball. He also

loves to fish (belly boating or float tube,

preferably) and to travel with his wife of

20 years, Joanne.

“We are exploring new places as

much as we can,” he says of the couple’s

adventures. “We’ve done most of the

Caribbean, Dominican, Cuba, Florida,

east side of Mexico and we’re looking at

Europe in the future.”

Next up, Janzen will host a custodial

round table at the upcoming EFMA B.C.

2015 Conference and Trade Show. b

“One thing I have learned over the years, with the different districts, where we’re all a little bit different, most of the problems are very similar,” says Janzen, who is a certified

educational facilities manager through EFMA.


As public education adjusts to shifting demographics and the evolving per-sonalized learning environment, school business officials will be an integral part of the future success of British Colum-bia’s students.

BCASBO is committed to working with our partners in education to retain and improve relationships in our busi-ness as well as develop leaders for the future. Our partners include trustees, parents, teachers, support workers, school administrators, superintendents and the Ministry of Education.

We cannot assume that leadership skills are a given competency within BCASBO. These skills must be identified and a learning environment must be established so that BCASBO members can continue to participate in shaping the future of public education in B.C. BCASBO has designed a leadership se-ries to address and enhance leadership competency within the organization’s membership.

The association has just completed our third leadership series, “Preparing to Lead an Educational System in a 3.0 World”. In our program, participants

gain an in-depth understanding of our school systems and its working relation-ships locally, provincially and globally as it moves towards education and busi-ness practice that is relevant in the 21st century.

The program allows participants to engage in leadership development that includes essential management compe-tencies seen through the lens of qual-ity leadership. Speakers from the B.C. public school sector who are leaders in their fields of expertise explore with the participants on leading edge topics of education innovation, accountability, communication, governance and skill development for budget and facility planning. The group explores new and emerging leadership theory and prac-tice with ample time to connect and ap-ply this work in a school district context.

The final session includes presenta-tions by groups of participants on how the leadership competencies inform and support their role in the education sector and the community in which they work.

The association also looks to this leadership program and other profes-

sional development activities to have

participants gain the skills and strate-

gies needed to build purposeful rela-

tionships and to better understand the

culture and context of education in B.C.

The association is holding a confer-

ence from May 20 to 22, which will focus

on relationships in our sector. It reflects

our commitment to prioritize business

decisions on supporting the learning

agenda and the association’s work to

maintain and enhance relationships with

the other partners in education. The

conference will include a session where

we hear from our education partners

about how to build better relationships,

what is working and not and how best

to move forward as partners with educa-

tion innovation in public education.

The province of B.C. held a forum in

January where the Minister of Education

invited business leaders, post-secondary

educators, public education students,

teachers, administrators and business

officials to hear from international edu-

cation experts and discuss B.C.’s innova-

tion strategy.

BCASBO will also join other educa-

tion partners to host Learning Forward’s

2016 Annual Conference in Vancouver

(Dec. 3 to 7) to provide valuable tools

for leadership and professional devel-

opment strategies for innovation to all

parts of our sector.

For more information on these

initiatives, please see our website, www.

bcasbo.ca, or contract Joan Axford at

[email protected]. b

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It’s not often that a school district takes the lead in and outside of the class-room. The Richmond School District has managed to do just that and, as a result, is the 2014 recipient of the prestigious Power Smart Leader award, BC Hydro’s highest level of customer recognition for energy conservation.

“Power Smart Leaders are a select group of BC Hydro customers who con-tinuously demonstrate a best-in-class approach to strategic energy manage-ment and an ongoing commitment to energy conservation in British Colum-bia,” states Joanna Sofield, general manager of Power Smart at BC Hydro.

The Power Smart Leader award is part of BC Hydro’s Power Smart Excellence Awards program. The Power Smart Excellence Awards program has been in existence since 2003, but the Power Smart Leader award was created in 2010. Since then, it has been given out to only 25 organizations.

C IS FOr COnSErvAtIOnThe Richmond School District’s Power

Smart Leader award comes on the heels of the district’s long and dedicated commitment to energy conservation.

“The Richmond School District has been very proactive in energy conserva-tion for many years,” Dina Mously, man-ager of sustainability and energy with the Richmond School District, explains. “We have incorporated energy conser-vation in our district-wide Environmen-tal Stewardship Policy since 2011. The policy has eight distinct focus areas, and energy conservation supported by a green fund is one of them. The Envi-ronmental Stewardship Policy has been

in place since 1998 and acknowledges

the school district’s responsibility to

educate students and provide opportu-

nities for staff to develop social respon-

sibility, ecological literacy, sustainable

behaviours and actions.”

The Richmond School District uses

four developmental objectives, of which

environmental stewardship is one, as

“lenses” to help the staff ensure that

the district stays focused on key priori-

ties.

According to Mously, the Richmond

School District operates on a three-

year evolving sustainability and energy

management plan. Not only does the

district have a dedicated department to

support this cause, but it also has man-

aged to consistently reduce its energy

consumption over the past seven years.

In 2012, the district reduced total

electricity consumption by approxi-

mately 330,000 kilowatt-hours, which

was a two per cent reduction over the

previous year. In 2013, the district fur-

ther reduced consumption by more

than 600,000 kilowatt-hours, which is al-

most a four per cent reduction in usage

over the previous year.

And all of these kilowatt-hour savings

translate into real dollars.

“We saved the equivalent of $136,000

in 2014 over 2013 as a result of our ener-

gy conservation efforts,” states Mously.

P IS FOr PrOACtIvEA significant part of the Richmond

School District’s most recent ongoing

success with energy conservation is due

to its commitment to BC Hydro’s Con-

tinuous Optimization program. The dis-

trict has successfully implemented the

program in 10 of its 48 schools.

“We started with our secondary

schools,” states Mously, adding that

the secondary schools are the largest

Richmond School District earns prestigious energy conservation award By Melanie Franner

BC Hydro president and CEO Jessica

McDonald and Richmond School District general

manager of facilities and maintenance Mike

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ones in the district. “We will be phasing the program into the remaining 38 el-ementary schools over the next couple of years.”

As part of the Continuous Optimiza-tion program, the Richmond School District completed a comprehensive baseline study to quantify energy use and measure long-term performance against the baseline and year over year. Real-time metering and energy-man-agement software have been installed in the 10 secondary schools, and are used to monitor consumption, as well as internal benchmarking and cost by utility type analysis for all schools.

It is the adoption of initiatives like the Continuous Optimization program that sets the Richmond School District apart in its goal to be a leader in the drive for energy conservation.

“The Richmond School District has a long history of energy efficiency and sustainability projects, and the Power Smart Leader award represents the cul-mination of their efforts,” states Sofield. “Richmond School District has under-taken many energy efficiency projects, as well as behavioural engagement activities to reduce consumption. Most importantly, the organization has built a culture of conservation within the schools and district-wide.”

According to Sofield, the success of the Richmond School District’s energy conservation program is due, in part, to the strong support from senior man-agement, the board of trustees, admin-istration, facilitators, educators and, of course, the engaged and proactive stu-dents.

r IS FOr rECOGnItIOnBC Hydro’s 2014 Power Smart Ex-

cellence Awards ceremony took place in Vancouver on Oct. 16 at Simon Fra-ser University’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. The biannual event saw 30 award winners and 13 finalists being congratu-lated for their efforts.

“We were asked by BC Hydro to sub-mit as a nominee for the 2014 Power Smart Leader award,” says Mously. “For

us, it was an honour just to be nomi-nated.”

As for the district’s reaction to being awarded a winner, Mously says it was a thrill.

“I can’t say that we were necessar-ily surprised because everyone in the district was aware of our initiatives and of how hard everyone had worked to achieve the results we did,” she says. “But it sure was wonderful to hear the news. There’s no doubt that everyone is very happy to have our hard work rec-ognized.”

The Richmond School District’s en-ergy conservation success isn’t limited to its district alone. Because the district

energy management team shares its

successes, best practices and expertise

with other school districts, it ends up

being a victory for the entire education-

al community.

“Richmond School District’s success

helps engage more people within their

own organization to be a part of ongo-

ing energy efficiency initiatives and it

helps others in the industry to realize

that there is tremendous potential,”

says Sofield. “Their leadership in energy

conservation encourages other school

districts across the province to become

more engaged in energy efficiency.” b

From left: BC Hydro key account manager Wayne Cousins, Richmond School District purchasing manager Anita Doig, Richmond School District general manager of facilities and maintenance Mike Beausoleil and Richmond School District manager of sustainability and energy Dina Mously.


Two of Vancouver Island’s most revered locales, the Capital

Regional District and the West Shore, are abuzz with construc-

tion programs in their respective educational sectors, and

students, educators and members of the communities are ea-

gerly anticipating completion.

SCHOOl DIStrICt nO. 61For Sherri Bell, superintendent of School District No. 61

(Greater Victoria), the Oak Bay High School Replacement

Project provides a great deal of daily inspiration.

“Any time you get the opportunity to build a brand new

school is so exciting for the district and for the community,”

Bell says. “One of the most exciting parts of my job right now

is driving past the school and just watching it from the ground

up.”

On budget and ahead of schedule, the new $52-million,

180,000-square-foot facility will replace two buildings, Oak

Bay High East and Oak Bay High West, upon its July 2015

completion. Within its three storeys will be flexible learning

classrooms, a new theatre, two gymnasiums and a neighbour-hood learning centre.

Site work is anticipated to span an additional year after the building’s completion, marking the project’s third year of con-struction. To date, the construction of both gymnasiums has been completed, thus rendering an early start to deconstruc-tion of the existing building, beginning with the existing gym.

“Final completion of the project is going to be July 2016,” confirms School District No. 61 project manager Jim Soles. “We need to complete demolitions before we build our sports fields because they are on the footprint of the old school.”

The new 1,300-student school at 2121 Cadboro Bay Rd. will become the first high school constructed in the district since Spectrum Community School in 1976.

“We haven’t had a new high school in this district for 39 years, so you can imagine the excitement and the change that it’s bringing, particularly to a small community like Oak Bay,” says Seamus Howley, who is the director of facilities for the Greater Victoria School District.

In addition to the Oak Bay High project, the district has also taken on substantial seismic upgrading. Most recently, a seismic upgrade has begun at Greater Victoria’s George Jay Elementary, which involved moving the school’s 260 students to Richmond Elementary, a previously closed school located at 2780 Richmond Rd., during the year-long construction up-grades.

A seemingly gargantuan task, Howley confirms that the “swing school” approach is an overall time-saver, expediting the seismic process.

A tale of two districtsvancouver Island’s School District no. 61 and 62 celebrate new projects, upgrades By Jillian Mitchell

Oak Bay High School

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“A project that might have taken up to or in excess of two

years (while occupied) could now be carried out within a

12-month period by relocating the student body to Richmond

Elementary,” he says.

Over the last eight years, the district has completed 14 ma-

jor seismic projects with Richmond Elementary temporarily

housing five schools: Margaret Jenkins Elementary, École Wil-

lows School, Quadra Elementary, George Jay Elementary and

Central Middle School.

SCHOOl DIStrICt nO. 62Over on the Island’s picturesque West Shore, School District

No. 62 (Sooke) has seen much of the same progress as their

Capital Regional District counterparts. Two new schools, Royal

Bay Secondary School and Belmont Secondary School, have

become music to everyone’s ears — especially with construc-

tion progressing on budget and on schedule for September

2015.

“Both schools will be open for September 2015, and sub-

stantial completion will be reached (for both schools) by Au-

gust of 2015,” Peter Godau, director of facilities for School

District No. 62, says of the two construction projects that com-

menced in 2013 as part of the province’s $353-million school

capital plan.

Belmont boasts a student capacity of 1,200 while Royal Bay has room for 800. The two West Shore schools will reflect 21st-century modular learning, complete with flexible classrooms and open concepts, and will be built to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold standards.

Replacing the existing Belmont Secondary, the new 143,750-square-foot Belmont Secondary at Glen Lake will fea-ture a two-storey library, arts and technology centre, perform-ing arts centre, one of the largest gymnasiums on the Island and a three-storey atrium, designed by Thinkspace and Yel-lowridge Construction. The existing Belmont school is slated for demolition after the new school’s completion.

Designed and constructed by HCMA (Hughes Condon Mar-ler Architects) and DGS Construction, the new 121,287-square-foot Royal Bay Secondary situated at the old Royal Bay gravel pit on Latoria Road will house a 350-seat theatre complete with an orchestra pit, a high-tech media learning space, a pre-mier sports facility with artificial turf field, a rooftop basketball court and an outdoor science area.

“We wanted buildings that could adapt to change in the fu-ture,” says Jim Cambridge, superintendent for School District No. 62 which currently boasts 9,500 students in its 26 facilities. “Right now, we want kids to be organized and cohort by age, so we have five Grade 10 classrooms altogether. But 10 years

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from now, they may decide those five classrooms all need to be mathematics classrooms, and you can convert (them) that way.”

For the Royal Bay project, architec-ture firm HCMA was able to use the design-build delivery method to its full-est advantage.

“Any challenges are solved in a truly integrated way, with everyone from cli-ent, architect, general contractor and subcontractors coming to the table to find solutions,” says Annerieke van Hoek, associate architect with HCMA. “The school district has been a true partner in this process and everyone

that is working on the project, from

the design team to the drywallers and

painters, (is) very proud to be working

on this job.”

DGS Construction and its subcontrac-

tors also took on seven students from

the Sooke School District’s construction

trades program to work through the

summer. Many of those students have

been offered apprenticeship positions.

Construction-site expansion and de-

velopment has become an emblem of

change for the district and its residents.

And for Godau, the excitement of add-

ing two schools in one year is immea-

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Last fall, we passed a milestone.

For the most part, it went unnoticed

as time marched by and most of us

focused on other things, such as the

changes and pressures in our daily lives.

We shouldn’t have been distracted!

Back in the fall of 2004, our very first is-

sue of Ops Talk came out. The Novem-

ber 2014 fall issue marked the 10th anni-

versary of the magazine. It became the

association’s flagship early on as each

issue reflected what we do, showed

products which our vendors market and

included many editorials.

Ops Talk reaches all of our members,

including schools and the Ministry of

Education. I used to make sure the staff

room in the facilities department had a

copy, as well as in staff rooms in schools

so other people could read it, too.

From day one, the magazine has

proved itself to be a good product.

DEL Communications Inc. was a great

choice to produce Ops Talk as the com-

pany possesses years of experience

publishing magazines for a variety of

associations across the country. David,

Katrina, Dayna, Donna and others at

DEL have continued to do a great job

with advertising sales, content and lay-

out. Kudos to S.G. Bennett Marketing

Services for art and layout design.

Over the years, the magazine went

through a couple of changes, including

maximizing content and layout, which

made for a more attractive publication.

One time, while we were collecting

photographs of facilities and equip-

ment, the magazine displayed a cover

that showed off various parts of this

great province, depicting landscape

scenes and old buildings.

A few years ago, the association de-

cided to insert the annual conference

information package within the pages

of the spring issue. That has worked

well, allowing everyone to have the

information in front of them when the

magazines arrived at their workplaces.

If you have an idea about a topic or

believe Ops Talk should have stories on

a particular subject, contact Bob Hardy

or Molly or your executive. Remember,

someone else might have the same

idea or question, so you could be help-

ing out several of your peers by taking

the initiative.

At 10 years old, Ops Talk is about to

embark on the next leg of its journey.

Let’s increase the magazine’s success by

continuing to put the magazine in the

right place. Show it off, talk about it and

contribute to it.

Happy anniversary, Ops Talk! Let’s

make the second decade an even bet-

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A brief celebrationBy Chuck Morris

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Mission Statement:To provide support and recognition to our members who work in partnership with

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Ed passed away peacefully after a long struggle with heart problems and fibromyalgia. He is survived by his wife Pricinia; daughter Dianna (Andrew); son Brad (Jennifer), grandchildren Finn and Cassidy; brothers and sisters Marshall and Gladys Bodnar and Shirley and David Scott; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Ed was a retired mechanical engineer who worked for the North Vancouver School District, as well as working for many years in hospitals in Edmonton and Victoria. Ed was a loving family man, caring friend and true gentleman. Please make a donation in Ed’s name to Victoria Hospice. To leave a condolence, please visit www.earthsoption.com.

Kenneth “Ken” Melville Warner passed away peacefully at Burnaby Hospital on March 29, 2014 at the age of 90 years. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Freda Margaret (Sleigh), to whom he was married Sept. 14, 1946 for 65 years. He is survived by his brother Ed; his children Russell, Sandra and Kelly; grandchildren Kellie, Kyle (wife Rachel) and Corey; great-grandsons Colton, Logan and Stephen, and many nieces and nephews.

Ken was born on Jan. 3, 1924 to William and Margaret in Vancouver, B.C. and graduated from John Oliver High School where he was very active in sports, drama and student council as president. He went on to graduate from the University of British Columbia in 1948 with a B.A.Sc. and became a professional engineer. In 1968, he attended Simon Fraser University at night, and graduated in 1971 from the first MBA class. Ken held a few managerial positions with different companies before retiring in 1985 from his career with the Vancouver School Board as maintenance and construction superintendent. Along with his school board career, he taught night school at UBC, VSB and at SFU. He introduced the first sand-based grass field in B.C., which led him into consulting jobs after retirement. He was a lifetime member of the Association of Professional

Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia; founding member and past president of the School Plant Officials Association of British Columbia; member of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International; founding member and past president of the SFU – MBA Alumni Association; and past president of the Western Canada Turfgrass Association. He was also past president of the Burnaby Winter Club, Boundary Bay Recreational Club, Birch Bay Village Community Club, Kihei Kai Nani Condo Association, Toy Train Operating Society and Sigma Phi Delta Engineering Fraternity. In his leisure time, he enjoyed curling, golfing, boating, fishing, model trains, card games, crosswords and travelling. Dad/Poppa, you will be sorely missed by your family, but your legacy of love, laughter and a passion for life will live on through us.

In MemoriamWARNER, Kenneth

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BODNAR, Edward John March 1, 1929 – July 18, 2014

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As philosopher William Penn wrote, a true friend unbosoms freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all patiently, defends courageously and continues a friend unchangeably.

For many, these words describe the late Edward “Ed” Bodnar.

Bodnar was one of the good ol’ boys, a true friend, family man and a great supporter of industry.

“We’re both part of the old guard, I guess you’d call it,” reminisces long-time pal and fellow Educational Facil-ity Managers Association of British Columbia (EFMA B.C.) member Ron Mason, who retired alongside Bodnar in the late ‘90s.

Mason fondly recalls his late friend a gentleman of the highest calibre.

“There’s a lot to say about Ed. He had a great business ethic and he was super friendly. He was respected as a pro-fessional and presented himself very well, and he shined also in the social avenue,” Mason says, adding that Bodnar was notorious for playing his violin at the association’s annu-al gatherings, often into the night’s wee hours. “I remember that he wasn’t the first guy to go home.”

Bodnar spent the entirety of his 26-year career as a me-chanical engineer for the school board operation and main-tenance department in North Vancouver School District No. 44, during which he was an active member of EFMA, even taking his turn on the executive where he worked alongside

Mason who served as association president in 1981. In 1984,

Bodnar took his rightful place as the 21st EFMA president.

“He was one of the people that I especially was friendly

with,” says Mason, formerly of Okanagan Skaha School Dis-

trict No. 67, who spent a lot of time planning the annual

association conferences with Bodnar. “He shared his knowl-

edge with us, and it was through that networking that we

enjoyed some successes.”

Bodnar, who was born March 1, 1929, passed away peace-

fully on July 18, 2014, after a long struggle with heart prob-

lems and fibromyalgia. He is survived by his wife, Pricinia;

daughter, Dianna (Andrew); son Brad (Jennifer), and grand-

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One of the greatsA tribute to the late Edward Bodnar By Jillian Mitchell

Ed Bodnar, fourth from the left in the grey suit, passed away on July 18, 2014.

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MONDAY, JUNE 1 Professional Development (two days)

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. A. Leadership Development Program

Today’s school districts are large, diverse and complex organizations. No longer can supervisors of district operations focus solely on the tasks at hand and the staff performing those tasks. Now they must respond to the expectations of, and interact with, a wider audience in an era of ever-changing technology and instant communication. No longer can they succeed simply by managing the day-to-day work of their departments; now they must become members of a management team providing strategic leadership in the district. The Educational Facility Managers Association’s Leadership Development Program was designed to assist supervisors of operations meet the changing challenges of their positions. Through the four-part program, participants have been developing greater self-awareness, improving their ability to manage themselves and enhancing their capacity to lead others towards high performance in changing times.

The final session in June will focus on:• understandingchange;• respondingeffectivelytochange;• leadingorganizationsinchangingtimes.

8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. B. B.C. Municipal Safety Association Supervisors Safety Certification Program

The Supervisors Safety Certificate Program will recognize those who have invested time and energy into learning the key elements of occupational health and safety from a supervisor’s perspective.

Instructor: Tom Lauritzen

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Due Diligence for Supervisors

WorkSafeBC defines a supervisor as a person who instructs, directs and controls workers in the performance of their duties. Nearly every person could be determined to be a supervisor, except for the brand-new employee. Understanding the term “due diligence” and the steps you need to take to ensure you are fulfilling your responsibilities as a supervisor are key elements of this course.

12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments

Participants will learn how to perform hazard identifications in their workplace, as well as quantify the risk level so that priorities can be established to eliminate or reduce the hazard.


JUNE 1 - 5, 2015

“The Beat Goes On - Reassigning Stress”

Conference Program


TUESDAY, JUNE 2 Professional Development

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. A. Leadership Development Program (continued)

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. C. Early and Safe Return-To-Work Strategies with Your BCSSA and WorkSafeBC Teams – Presented in partnership with BCSSA

Speaker: Judy Reilly, key account performance consultant at WorkSafeBC

School districts in B.C. tend to encounter similar issues associated with facilitating injured employees back to work. This session is aimed at identifying some strategies for managing return-to-work programs which all school districts will benefit from.

2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration – Members and Exhibitors

3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Exhibitors’ Set-Up

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EFMA 19th Annual Nine-Hole Golf Tournament Skaha Meadows Golf Course

7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. President’s Reception – Sponsored by: Fortis BC

10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Hospitality Suite – Everyone welcome Atrium at the Ramada Courtyard Inn Sponsored by: Kimco Controls Ltd., E.B. Horsman & Son, Wesclean Equipment & Cleaning Supplies

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration – Members and Exhibitors

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. New Member Orientation

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Zone Meetings – Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. New Zone Chair and Executive Meeting

9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Visit Exhibitors’ Booths – Coffee

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. SSABC Meet and Greet

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies / Delegates, Exhibitors and Partners’ Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Drum Cafe Luncheon Sponsored by: national Air technologies

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Visit Exhibitors’ Booths – Coffee

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions:

1. Use of Technology to Improve Your Productivity Chair: Harold Schock, SD No. 23, Central Okanagan How to improve your work day and streamline your workload through the use of common software such as Microsoft Outlook, OneNote and others.

2. Custodial Think Tank Panel Chair: Ken Janzen, SD No. 34, Abbotsford — Sustainable green cleaning

Conference Program


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 continued

3. Engaging Custodial Staff in a Training Program to Reduce Energy Consumption, Save Money and Enhance your Conservation Culture Speakers: BC Hydro, SEC Consulting, energy managers and participants

Custodial staff members can be key allies to help your school district reduce energy consumption, achieve sustainability goals, save money and create a conservation culture through effective education, training and communications. this workshop will inform, educate and train participants about the benefits of engaging custodial staff, how they can identify and implement energy saving opportunities, how to create an action plan for your district including templates and check lists and how to secure organizational buy-in and support. this interactive session will also include discussions, testimonials, advice and suggestions from school district representatives and consultants who have implemented successful custodial training programs.

4. Can You Afford Not To? Risk Control Speaker: Andrew Green, director of client services, Schools Protection Program Reviewing the role of the SPP, as well as a discussion on waivers.

5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Exhibitors’ Hosted Evening Costume: Luau in Penticton

9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Hospitality Suite – Everyone welcome Atrium at the Ramada Courtyard Inn Sponsored by: Kimco Controls Ltd., E.B. Horsman & Son, Wesclean Equipment & Cleaning Supplies

THURSDAY, JUNE 4

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Buffet Breakfast – Everyone welcome

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EFMA Annual General Meeting

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Health and Safety Round Table

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Exhibitors’ Meeting - Appointing new EFMA Exhibitor Representative 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Visit Exhibitors’ Booths / Exhibitors’ Hosted Luncheon


5. CAMS Assessments – “How to get the most out of your assessments” Speaker: Susan Anson, managing director, VFA Canada

This presentation will focus on the district assessments completed as part of the Ministry’s five-year cycle of facility audits. VFA is contracted with the Ministry to provide these assessments and can provide in-depth analysis of the data, such as how to read the details of the assessment, how to interpret the results and how to best use this data in your capital or AFG planning process. Learn more about what data is available to you in the database as a result of the assessments.

6. Synthetic Turf Maintenance and Construction Trends Speaker: Scott Huth, Centaur Products

Overview of synthetic turf construction options (shock pads, alternate infills, fibre type) and how they impact field maintenance, life cycle and field performance, as well as a general overview of synthetic turf maintenance best practices and new technology.

Conference Program


THURSDAY, JUNE 4 continue

7. Energy Think Tank Panel Speakers: BC Hydro, school district energy managers and participants

Learn about the “real-world” successes and challenges of implementing various energy efficiency projects, processes and new technologies. hear insightful presentations by energy managers and other school district representatives. then share your experience, ideas and questions about similar projects you have done or are planning to do, by participating in multiple interactive and engaging roundtable topic discussions (to be confirmed).

8. Confined Space Versus Restricted Space in District Crawlspaces Speakers: Mike Orchison, Envirosafety, Terry Gomez, health and safety officer, SD No. 41, Burnaby

Based on the current four criteria for defining a confined space and the issues regarding rescue by ERTs, this presentation will cover the identification and assessment process, staff training and safety/rescue equipment. Discussion will also include utilizing the assessments and the job tasks to optimize staffing options for working in crawlspaces and redefining a space as restricted by engineering out one or more of the defining criteria.THURSDAY, JUNE 4 continued


9. Natural Gas Purchasing Basics and B.C. Market Update Speaker: Ken Fuhr, Independent Energy Consultants (BC) Ltd.

The presentation will cover the basics of natural gas purchasing and natural gas procurement, such as advantages and disadvantages of various purchase options, natural gas RFP musts and pool pricing. Other topics to be discussed include how LNG will impact the B.C. natural gas landscape and the Ministry of Advanced Education bulk purchase.

10. Ministry Round Table

11. Boom Goes the Carpentry Shop Speaker: Rob Klassen, Energy Technology Products

The two major dust explosions that occurred in northern B.C. in 2012 brought dust combustibility issues into the local spotlight. WorkSafeBC and fire inspectors have begun reviewing all wood dust collection systems in the province to bring them to current NFPA code standards. What can you expect and what do you need to know?

12. Security Think Tank Panel Chair: Jeff McMillan, manager of security and infrastructure, SD No. 36, Surrey

Improvements in monitoring technologies and enhancements in target-hardening your schools.

6:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Reception, BBQ and Social Ramada Courtyard Inn - Please note change of venue FRIDAY, JUNE 5

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions:

13. Maintenance Think Tank Panel Chair: Peter Orjala, SD No. 35, Langley

14. Silica Dust – The Practical Approach Speaker: Geoff Clark, senior occupational hygienist, WorkSafeBC

If it’s silica, it’s not just dust. Many construction materials contain crystalline silica. Long-term exposure to silica dust can result in lung disease and cancer. It is estimated that more than 50,000 B.C. workers are overexposed to this hazard. During our discussion, you will learn how to tell if your workers are overexposed to silica dust. We will also look at some of the on-tool engineering controls and other techniques that are available to help protect your workers, as well as personal protective equipment options. Finally, we will talk about some of the new resources that are available to help you develop an exposure control plan for silica.

15. BCPSEA Round Table

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ministry Update

Conference Program


First Name:________________________ Surname:_________________________________________________

Organization:________________________________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________Postal Code: ______________

Tel:_______________________ Fax:_________________________ Email:________________________________

Cheques, MasterCard or Visa are accepted via website: www.efmabc.com. Forward form with payment.

Educational Facility Managers Association of B.C.

PO Box 19032, 1153 – 56th Street, Delta, B.C. V4L 2P8 Fax: 604-943-3541 Email: [email protected]

Name on the card: ___________________________________________________________________

Credit Card #:__ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __ Expiry Date: ____ / ____ Code: ______

*** Please inform us of any dietary needs ***

Conference Fees

Members – Full Conference Package (includes banquet) $450 _______

Non-Members – Full Conference Package (includes banquet) $600 _______

Members – One-Day Pass (does not include banquet) $200 _______

Non-Members – One-Day Pass (does not include banquet) $300 _______

Professional Development A – Leadership Development (two days) $350 _______

Professional Development B – Safety Certificate Program $200 _______

Professional Development C – WorkSafeBC $200 _______

Partners Program (includes banquet) $100 _______

Additional Banquet Dinner (ticket only) $ 50 _______

Golf Tournament (handicap ____ ) $ 55 _______

Total $___________

Please indicate your selection of sessions and social events:

EFMA 2015 Conference and Trade ShowDelegate Registration Form

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation of registration must be received before May 15, 2015 for registration fees to be refunded. A

processing fee of $50.00 will be charged on all refunds.

Tuesday – June 2

o President’s Reception

Wednesday – June 3

o Zone Meeting Breakfast

o Luncheon

o Exhibitors’ Hosted Evening

o Concurrent Session 1




Thursday – June 4

o Buffet Breakfast

o Exhibitors’ Hosted Luncheon








o Reception, BBQ, Social

Friday – June 5





o Ministry Update

Delegate Registration Form


Floor Plan


TUESDAY, JUNE 2

2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EMFA 19th Annual Nine-Hole Golf Tournament Skaha Meadows Golf Course

7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. President’s Reception 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Hospitality Suite – Everyone welcome Atrium at the Ramada Courtyard Inn

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet Breakfast 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Joy Jar – Do you have yours? 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies Delegates, Exhibitors and Partners’ Luncheon – “Drum Cafe”

2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hula Dancing and the Art of Performing 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Exhibitors’ Hosted Evening Costume: Luau in Penticton 9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Hospitality Suite – Everyone welcome Atrium at the Ramada Courtyard Inn

THURSDAY, JUNE 4

9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wine Tour, Lunch and Guest Speaker

6:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Reception, BBQ, Dance and Social Ramada Courtyard Inn Please note change of venue


JUNE 2 – 5, 2015


PARTNERS’ PROGRAM

Partners’ Program


FIRST NAME: ____________________________________ SURNAME: ______________________________________

SCHOOL DISTRICT/COMPANY: _____________________________________________________________________

HOME MAILING ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________

HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER: _____________________________________________________________________

Please indicate which social event(s) will be attended:

President’s Reception (Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) _______

Meet and Greet Breakfast (Wednesday @ 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.) _______

Joy Jar (Wednesday @ 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) _______

Delegates, Exhibitors & Partners’ Luncheon (Wednesday @ 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) _______

Hula Dancing (Wednesday @ 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) _______

Exhibitors’ Hosted Evening (Wednesday @ 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) _______

Wine Tours, Lunch, Guest Speaker (Thursday @ 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) _______

BBQ, Dance and Social (Thursday @ 6:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.) _______

*** Please inform us of any dietary needs ***PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AS IT WILL HELP US IN DETERMINING TRANSPORTATION AND MEALS NEEDED FOR VARIOUS FUNCTIONS

Cost of the Partners’ Program is $100.00 and includes all functions.

Payment:

Cheque: ______

Credit Card: ___ ___ ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___ Expiry Date: ____ / ____ Code: _______

Cheques, MasterCard or Visa are accepted. You can also pay via EFMA website at www.efmabc.ca.

To register by mail, send this form with cheque, Visa or MasterCard made payable to:

Educational Facility Managers Association of British Columbia PO Box 19032, 1153 – 56th Street Delta, BC V4L 2P8

EFMA 2015 Conference and Trade ShowPartners’ Program Registration Form

Partners’ Program Registration Form


Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Company/School District: ___________________________________________________________

Handicap: oUnder 15 oBetween 15-25 oRarely golf over 25

Please try to place me on a team with: ______________________________________________

EFMA’s 19th Annual Golf TournamentSkaha Meadows Golf Course

Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 4:00 p.m.Golf Registration Form

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•Golftournamentcostis$55.00;thisincludesdinnerandtransportationtoandfromgolfcourse

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Name on the card: ___________________________________________________________________


Are you interested in supplying us with a golf prize? ________________

This year’s highlights and information:

Enter early so proper teams and assigned holes can be established in advance.

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Please indicate which social event(s) will be attended: Number Attending:

President’s Reception _______________ (Tuesday, June 2, 2015 @ 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.) Delegates, Exhibitors & Partners’ Luncheon _______________ (Wednesday, June 3, 2015 @ 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Exhibitors’ Hosted Evening _______________ (Wednesday, June 3, 2015 @ 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) Delegates & Exhibitors’ Breakfast _______________ (Thursday, June 4, 2015 @ 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.) Exhibitors’ Hosted Lunch _______________ (Thursday, June 4, 2015 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) Banquet and Dance _______________ (Thursday, June 4, 2015 @ 6:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.)


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JUNE 2 – 5, 2015


MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

ACTIVE MEMBERS $ 120.00 "Any person employed by a British Columbia school district, a British Columbia university, a

British Columbia regional college, a British Columbia parochial school, or a British Columbia private school, who is directly responsible for the development, maintenance and operation of a school plant may become an active member."

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS $ 60.00 "Associate membership may be taken out by the following: (i) Executive staff of the British Columbia Schools Trustees Association; (ii) Appropriately qualified members of the staffs of parochial, private and other unattached

school systems within the province; (iii) Appropriately qualified members of the staff of public, parochial, private and other

unattached school systems outside British Columbia; (iv) The associate members to include corporate representatives and other association

supports. Each associate applicant requires majority approval by the executive.” First Name: ______________________________ Surname: ________________________________

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Recruiting talent is a challenge in many

segments of the job market.

Surveys conducted by major recruit-

ment agencies in Canada and the Unit-

ed States indicate that only one per

cent of university graduates consider

facilities management as a career op-

tion. Of that small percentage, even

fewer students are aware of the wide

array of job opportunities available to

them. These statistics are alarming, giv-

en that advances in technology, innova-

tion and overall building complexity re-

quire talented individuals with a variety

of backgrounds, from skilled trades to

information technology to engineering.

As a result, strategies to actively pro-

mote the field of facilities management

as a viable, interesting and progres-

sive career choice are necessary. In the

meantime, we have to contend with

the reality of a limited candidate pool.

Therefore, it is critical that public edu-

cation and individual school districts

stand out as an employer of choice in

order to maintain a sustainable work-

force.

Thankfully, the competitive market-

place is not just local but national and

even global. So what resources are

available to the public school sector in

order to tap into the talent pipeline?

Make a Future, a recruitment initia-

tive, was created to specifically address

these kinds of workforce challenges.

A partnership between the British Co-

lumbia Public School Employers’ Asso-

ciation, the province’s 60 public school

districts and the Ministry of Educa-

tion, the Make a Future website (www.

makeafuture.ca) provides information

about public K-12 and independent

First Nations schools as desirable em-

ployment destinations.

“The job board is an integral com-

ponent in terms of branding the pub-

lic education sector as a great place

to work,” says Andrew Jang, business

development consultant for Make a Fu-

ture. “But Make a Future is more than

that. We assist districts with preparing

customized job postings to effectively

communicate to potential job-seekers

not only the key requirements of the

variety of positions available, but (also)

the unique characteristics of the com-

munity and the school district.

“We’re also keenly aware of staying

ahead of the curve when it comes to us-

ing targeted recruitment strategies to

get available vacancies in front of the

right potential candidates,” adds Jang.

In addition to its consistent atten-

dance at career fairs and connections

with professional associations and

post-secondary institutions, Make a

Future’s online recruitment marketing

tactics have been overall effective.

“The facilities management area has

been very active,” says Jang. “We’ve

had numerous vacancies for a variety of

trades positions, as well as supervisors,

managers and directors. The market is

so competitive for qualified candidates

that it’s important to harness a co-ordi-

nated and targeted approach to ensure

we get the word out to both recent

graduates and experienced employees

that there are great careers available in

our public school districts and First Na-

tions schools.”

Jang believes the recruitment chal-

lenges for facilities careers will only in-

tensify in the coming years.

“As the demographics of our work-

force shift and retirements increase,

we need to attract the millennials into

these roles,” he says. “So we need to

stay at the top of our recruitment game

as we plan for succession and compete

with other employers to attract these

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It’s been said that it takes a village to

raise a child. Fittingly, the School Safety

Association of British Columbia (SSABC)i aims for that spirit of co-operation as an

association committed to the safety of

staff and students working and learning

in school districts across the province.

From playground safety to storage

and disposal of hazardous chemicals,

safety concerns in the education sector

require careful consideration. Fortunate-

ly, the SSABC stays on top of its game.

“We know the challenges we have on

our desks, but you never know what’s

coming around the corner,” says SSABC

president Collette O’Reilly of School

District No. 39 (Vancouver). “In terms

of occupational health and safety, it’s

constantly changing and expanding. It’s

a fascinating area of work and very re-

warding.”

With membership from more than 29

of the province’s school districts, the col-

lective of occupational health and safety

professionals has proudly partnered with

likeminded associations to augment its

initiatives, services and resources.

In 1996, four school districts col-

laborated to comply with the then new

federal legislation called MSDSfetch

regarding safety information for hazard-

ous chemicals. A WHMIS-compliant in-

dustry standard, MSDSfetch has evolved

to support many municipalities, school

districts and other public organizations.

In its time, this novel fax-back sys-

tem, designed by SSABC current vice-

president Terry Gomez of School District

No. 41 (Burnaby), was forward-thinking.

As a collective, the districts sought and

gained WorkSafeBC approval that such a

system complied with the requirements.

This strategic partnership was the seed

from which the SSABC was born in 1999,

and the association has sought out ad-

ditional collaborations ever since.

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The SSABC has always worked along-

side WorkSafeBC to aid in their un-

derstanding of the education sector’s

unique nature and safety challenges.

The SSABC is currently working closely

with WorkSafeBC’s K-12 interest group

on several identified areas of concern

in occupational safety and health, from

early return to work to violence in the

workplace. O’Reilly reveals that one of

the hot topics arising is the Recover at

Work and Day 1 Services initiative.

“This is the next generation of return-

to-work programs where you look at

whether it’s possible for some injured

workers to recover at work and stay at

work,” says O’Reilly. “It’s a large philo-

sophical shift in terms of where Work-

SafeBC sees the future of this area.”

The process involves working with in-

jured staff members and their practitio-

ners on accommodations and modifica-

tions in the workplace.

“Other past collaborations between the SSABC and WorkSafeBC have in-cluded the Clean Sweep, a pocket re-source for custodians to have fast access to ergonomic alternatives to working safe in their various tasks,” says O’Reilly, adding custodians are one of the most at-risk professions among school district employees for occupational musculo-skeletal injuries. “There is a more recent move to convert the Clean Sweep docu-ment and contents into an online acces-sible resource.”

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SSABC continues to reach out and collaborate with other education sec-tor associations such as the British Co-lumbia Association of School Business Officials (BCASBO). O’Reilly shares that SSABC will be participating in the 2015 BCASBO AGM (annual general meet-ing). She looks forward to sharing exper-tise between its members and those of BCASBO.

“BCASBO represents the financial and administrative side of operating school districts across B.C.,” O’Reilly clarifies. “BCASBO is an extremely influ-ential association and a good affiliation for us to be making.”

EDuCAtIOnAl FACIlIty MAnAGErS ASSOCIAtIOn OF BrItISH COluMBIA

Since 1999, the safety association has fostered a long-standing partnership with the Educational Facility Managers Association of British Columbia (EFMA B.C.). Similarly, as EFMA evolved from the School Plant Officials Association of British Columbia (SPOA B.C.), the SSABC is the evolution of the British Columbia School Safety Association (BCSSA).

Members from both associations have indeed benefited from the partner-ship. One such benefit is the regularly scheduled joint professional-develop-ment sessions on the industry’s press-ing issues, including auto shop safety,

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violence in the workplace and bullying and harassment regula-tions.

“There are many EFMA members who have responsibilities in their districts for occupational health and safety,” O’Reilly points out, “so it’s a pretty natural fit for the two of us to have come together.”

SCHOOlS PrOtECtIOn PrOGrAM The Schools Protection Program’s core purpose is to provide

coverage to school districts against loss and liability and to act as a risk management advisor. The SPP advisory committee meets annually to review claims and discuss current and up-coming challenges faced by school districts. Along with EFMA, BCASBO, the Ministry of Education, the British Columbia School Trustees Association, the British Columbia School Su-perintendents Association and the British Columbia Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association, the SSABC is a proud partner of the SPP advisory committee.

“We bring to the SPP a focus on the safety aspects, preven-tion, in our facilities and in the work that our staff do in deliver-ing safe education to students,” says O’Reilly.

yOutHSAFE OutDOOrSIn an effort to promote participation in sports and outdoor

activities, the YouthSafe Outdoors (YSO) initiative was created

with the help of 19 advisory groups, including the SSABC. O’Reilly says that this co-operative venture resulted in a provin-cial standard for educational field trips and outdoor pursuits.

“Essentially what YouthSafe Outdoors provides school dis-tricts and individual staff members is a place to go to find out, for any given outdoor student pursuit, what level of supervision is recommended, what protective equipment is recommend-ed, what level of instructor qualification is recommended,” she adds.

nEW SSABC WEBSItEIn addition to outreach and affiliation initiatives, the SSABC

has launched a new website (www.schoolsafetybc.ca). The site, which contains both public access and members-only areas, will focus on resources such as safety, emergency preparedness and management, health and hazard assessment. Members will also be able to access information pertinent to on-the-job issues, as well as job postings, event postings and updates on various outreach initiatives.

O’Reilly adds that the association’s site is an integral part in the SSABC’s goal to effectively communicate relevant health and safety information to its members and the education sec-tor as a whole.

“Every avenue that we can explore to have conversations with our peers, exchange best practices and problem solve new regulations is beneficial,” she says.

For more information, contact the association directly at [email protected].

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It’s interesting to watch my three grand-

sons when they have a book. They’re

ages two, four and seven, and if one of

them wants to read, the others will join

him.

Books have been a big part of their

lives from an early age. In fact, the sev-

en-year-old can’t get enough of them –

he will sit on the couch and read while

his siblings play. He is learning as he

reads, advancing his understanding of

the world and the people around him.

Watching this unfold makes me feel

good, because he understands that

a book is not just something I place

on his chair at dinnertime so he is tall

enough to eat at the table.

We read because we want to learn.

We want to experience a story that

makes us weep in sadness, cheer in

victory or understand someone’s life.

Reading expands our knowledge, as

each page exposes us to new informa-

tion. That information can be used to

help us form an opinion about some-

thing and allow us to better understand

what it is that is going on around us.

Books also provide different perspec-

tives. I like when I come across an author

who has the ability to take the mundane

things in life and make them new and

refreshing again. Sometimes the things

we know and possibly take for granted

are hidden in plain sight, and all it takes

to rediscover their magic is to see from

another person’s point of view.

I’ve always brought books into my

office. Of course, many of them were

books on facilities, energy conservation

and other subjects related to my work.

However, some of the books were self-

help books. In the office, I could refer to

them from time to time, and then apply

what I just read into my work life. There

were many times when an employee

would come into the office and end up

taking one of those books to read at

home.

People need to read more books.

When you’re in the middle of an excit-

ing piece of fiction, try to become part

of the scene by imagining yourself as a

character. Reading non-fiction is ben-

eficial too – knowledge is power, and

informational books allow you to expe-

rience new things from the comfort of

your living room.

Never give up on reading. It is a

simple pleasure of life that needs to

be embraced. I know I cannot stop,

nor should I. Over the years, I have col-

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Thirty-four Grundfos pumps, three heat exchanges and a number of flanges and pump accessories were utilized in the Thermenex system. The pumps were selected for their simple installation, compact size and efficient operation which were essential for this retrofit application. Ten VSM close-coupled vertical space miser pumps and seven UPS three-speed wet rotor circulators were used along with 17 MAGNA3 multifunc-tional variable speed pumps.

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British Columbia celebrated Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 25, a day on which people don pink shirts to show they are against bullying. However, the Canadian Red Cross created a program that shares the same message year-round.

According to the Canadian Red Cross website (www.redcross.ca), the Beyond the Hurt (BTH) program “supports a school or organization-wide approach to preventing bullying and building empathy and respect,” consisting of a three-hour bullying prevention work-shop for youth.

At an event in Victoria, B.C., Travis

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At another event on that same day, a law enforcement officer attending a ral-ly at Reynolds Secondary School in Saa-nich, B.C. shared that the Red Cross’s BTH bullying prevention program was influential due to its unique peer-to-peer training model.

In 2013, UNICEF reported that 35 per cent of Canadian children aged 11, 13,

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Several students from Carson Graham Secondary School in North Vancouver participated in Beyond the Hurt.


that 57 per cent of the time, bullying

can stop in 10 seconds if a bystander

intervenes.

BTH is a unique program because it

educates youth to become youth facili-

tators who then pass the information to

other youth. The Canadian Red Cross

has seen that youth will respond better

to making change when they are influ-

enced and led by their older peers. This

data is supported by program survey

results from 2013–14 in which 55,000

youth who were taught by 2,400 BTH

youth facilitators announced their de-

sire to change the behaviour of bullies.

Ninety-four per cent stated they would

not be silent bystanders when bullying

occurred, 95 per cent indicated they

would not hurt others, 92 per cent rec-

ognized the importance of being active

and engaged citizens and 83 per cent

intended to become involved in mak-

ing their communities safer.

BTH youth facilitators empower

youth through participatory, creative

learning methods. Ten key lessons are

emphasized:

1. Respect others in both real and

digital worlds. Be kind and build

healthy relationships in both atmo-

spheres.

2. Know that all types of bullying be-

haviours are wrong – physical, re-

lational, sexual, emotional, verbal

– whether they occur in person or

online.

3. Stand up against bullying; refuse to

go along with hurtful actions.

4. Send strong anti-bullying messages

online.

5. Protect personal information.

6. If someone sends bullying messag-

es, save these exchanges. If some-

one hurts you or you witness some-

one else being hurt, write it down.

7. Tell someone you trust and get

help you deserve. Silence feeds the

problem, but telling a trusted adult

helps to find solutions.

8. Call the Kids Help Phone (1-800-

668-6868), or reach out to other

counselling services to get sup-

port.

9. Know what and where the risks are

in both your real and digital worlds;

discuss them with your friends and

together develop safety plans.

10. Take action. Examples include

forming a bullying prevention com-

mittee with teachers, parents and

students, creating an online forum

for young people to speak out

against bullying and how to pre-

vent it and developing campaigns

in schools similar to Pink Shirt Day.

BTH empowers youth to empower

youth. This process results in adoles-

cents understanding the problem and

developing solutions. It also challenges

adults to become involved and dis-

cover how they can create and main-

tain environments that keep Canada’s

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Canstar Restorations ............................................. 3

Caster Town Ltd................................................... 17

Centaur Products Inc. ......................................... 54

Craven Huston Powers Architects ..................... 17

Crown Sports Floors ........................................... 51

D.G. MacLachlan Limited ................................... 53

Dafco Filtration Group ........................................ 22

ERV Parent ........................................................... 49

ESC Automation & Delta Controls ................OBC

Fortis B.C. ............................................................. 21

Garaventa Lift B.C. .............................................. 15

GRUNDFOS Canada Inc. ..................................... 9

IBC Technologies ......................................IFC & 53

IRC Building Sciences Group Inc. ...................... 11

Interior Turf Equipment ...................................... 23

J.M. Bean & Co. Ltd. ........................................... 50

Kärcher North America Inc. .................................. 4

McGregor Hardware Distribution ...................... 13

Metal Supermarkets ............................................ 12

Preferred Consulting & Roof Management ..... 23

Progressive Services ............................................ 38

Refrigerative Supply Ltd. .................................... 39

Reliable Controls Corporation ......................... IBC

Rocky Point Engineering Ltd. ............................ 42

Roofing Contractors Association of B.C. .......... 47

Royal Stewart Ltd. ............................................... 18

Schoolhouse Products Inc. ................................... 8

Secure-Rite Mobile Storage ............................... 10

Shanahan’s ........................................................... 48

Shelter Modular ................................................... 23

Time Access Systems Inc.................................... 48

Viessmann Manufacturing Company Inc. ......... 40

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Western Bus Parts & Services Ltd. ..................... 41

Western Noise Control ....................................... 54

Winmar ................................................................... 5

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