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Archive for March, 2023

Meet Our Fire Safety Specialist

Meet Our Fire Safety Specialist

John Mulligan, the Division’s Fire Safety Specialist, conducts on-site technical inspections of school facilities and fire safety systems. Throughout the school year, he is responsible for inspecting fire alarm systems, fire fighting equipment and building structures for potential fire hazards. He investigates fire-stricken facilities to determine the cause and origin of the fire. Additionally, John…

Strawberry Mansion Update

Strawberry Mansion Update

When asbestos repair work forced the temporary shutdown of Building 21, the Maintenance team was called into action to prepare a suitable swing space for some 400 students and staff at Strawberry Mansion High School. Over the span of two days in early March, two contract service vendors and 40 tradespeople spent 543 hours preparing…

P. M. Crew Update

P. M. Crew Update

The P.M. Crew assists with various tasks in all school district facilities. They respond to calls at all times of the day or night, on weekdays, weekends, and holidays, for issues that may affect the opening of schools and offices. The P.M. Crew, along with the warehouse team, supported Saul’s Agricultural program by moving equipment/flowers,…

Emergency Response Team Update

Emergency Response Team Update

Unfortunately, on March 8th, a bullet from a shooting in the neighborhood pierced the main office window at Heston Elementary School. Facility Area Manager Ed Davis responded along with Maintenance Glaziers John Petrucci and Foreman Chris Bartella to assess the situation and repair the window. In a separate incident, on March 14th, bullets from gunshots…