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)

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, CASaving Grounds After the Cuts

APRIL 3-6, 2013, LONG BEACH, CA

Rob McCombs Director, Maintenance & Operations

Kern County Superintendent of Schools

Scott FieberEnergy 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



Grounds Staffing Site Curb Appeal Equipment Repairs Equipment Replacement Use of Fertilizer and Herbicides Tree & Shrub Trimming Irrigation Morale


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


What Can We Change & Where to Begin




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





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




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






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





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





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





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





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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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)