Staff Development Course - 2008-09

Health-Safety Risk Management Mini-Workshops 2008-09

• There is NO COST for these workshops for participating district personnel.

• Workshop size is limited to 10 persons, so register early. No-shows: Please let us know at least three days in advance if you have signed up and can't attend.

• All workshops will start at 8:30 am and will end by noon. Morning Refreshments will be served.

• Workshops will be held at the HFM BOCES building at 2755 State Highway 67, Johnstown, NY in the Health-Safety Risk Management Offices.

• Download Registration form here.

Date:  September 17, 2008

SED Comprehensive Maintenance Plan: This workshop is for Business Officials and/or B&G Supervisors who plan for and take care of school facilities. All aspects of a Comprehensive Maintenance Plan will be reviewed, using the SED Excel Template as a guideline.

Date:  November 5, 2008

Student Searches and Metal Detectors: This workshop is for school personnel who may oversee or conduct student searches using metal detectors. Legal requirements of student searches in general, as well as technical procedures and issues using metal detectors will be reviewed.

Date:  January 14, 2009

Online Work Order, Room Scheduling and IT Requests: This workshop is for individuals who manage work orders, preventative maintenance procedures, room/event scheduling and IT work orders. The SchoolDude web-based system will be reviewed for each of these components.

Date:  March 4, 2009

Overseeing an Exposure Control Plan/Infectious Disease Control: This workshop is for facilities directors and school nurses who oversee and/or implement all procedures related to infection control, OSHAʼs Bloodborne Pathogens standards and school disinfection in general. There will be a focus on the latest developments and regulatory changes.

Date:  May 5, 2009

Integrated Pest Management Strategies: This workshop is for school facilities personnel who are responsible for pest management, whether or not they are licensed pest professionals. Options for pesticide and non-pesticide control of rodents, insects and other structural pests inside or near school buildings will be reviewed, focusing on the latest non-pesticide technologies and strategies.