Mission Statement

The mission of the Maintenance and Operations Division (M&O) of Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is to support teaching and learning by providing a safe, clean, comfortable, attractive, and functional environment in all District facilities.

Synopsis

The role of facility maintenance is critical to educational success.

• While a school system is about the students and learning, the students need a fully functioning facility in which to thrive academically.
• Maintenance is most efficient and economical when it prevents breaks and wear rather than when it fixes breakdowns.

APS’ M&O continues to be challenged by tightening budgets and an increasing number of facilities and demands.

• Maintenance and operations budgets are being reduced in school districts nationwide.
• M&O funding has decreased 51.8% from 2007 to the 2011 fiscal year!
• M&O adeptly maintains the District’s facilities in spite of cuts to budget and personnel by working smarter and more efficiently.
• M&O’s budget for the 2009-10 fiscal year is 8.4% less than the national average of two years ago.

New building initiatives highlighted.

• Data Center was completed January 2010.
• Research, Deployment and Accountability Testing Warehouse was built at a considerable savings to the District.
• Conference Center at City Center includes state-of-the-art technology and completes the major City Center renovation started several years ago.

Energy savings is key to cutting costs and reducing energy use.

• Numerous energy saving programs, including conservation rebate programs, were introduced in the 2009-10 fiscal year.
• As so much is spent on utilities in the District, it presents an opportunity to also save much through prudent energy conservation practices.

Current and future goals and focus.

• M&O is working with Fire Marshals in identifying the District’s greatest safety danger issues and in meeting compliance.
• Addressing vandalism and graffiti.
• Addressing the District’s aging facilities and systems.

Success, improvements, and cost saving initiatives highlighted.

• Profiles of M&O’s eight service departments.

Looking ahead in continuing to serve schools and District facilities.

• Increase preventative maintenance work.
• Subscribe to a high performance maintenance strategy.