Webinar
Making Strategic Facilities and Infrastructure Investments—Before ESSER Funds Expire
Federal ESSER funds have offered much-needed resources to districts to address pandemic learning loss, while also providing unprecedented opportunities to address deferred facilities maintenance issues and make thoughtful investments in school infrastructure. With ESSER expiring in September 2024, now is the time to ensure these funds are strategically allocated for facilities and infrastructure upgrades that will last well into the future.
Webinar Details
- Date
- Duration
- 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Industry
- K-12
- Topics
- Sustainability • Cost-Saving • Efficiency • Energy Services
Presented with District Administration
Federal ESSER funds have offered much-needed resources to districts to address pandemic learning loss, while also providing unprecedented opportunities to address deferred facilities maintenance issues and make thoughtful investments in school infrastructure.
With ESSER expiring in September 2024, now is the time to ensure these funds are strategically allocated for facilities and infrastructure upgrades that will last well into the future. As those funds expire, districts will need to look to alternative funding and financing options - like those afforded by the Inflation Reduction Act - to continue to address their infrastructure needs.
Attend this web seminar to learn from an insightful panel discussion with leaders from the Ozark School District in southern Missouri about using incentive funding wisely, and how they are modernizing school buildings while prioritizing educational opportunities for students.
Speaker
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Dr. Lori Wilson
Lori holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Southwest Baptist University. Her journey began in 2009 when she assumed the role of assistant principal at Ozark High School. Over the years she served in various leadership positions, including roles in the Nixa and Aurora school districts. Notably, she served as the Superintendent of the West Plains School District from 2018 to 2022. In 2023, she was appointed as the Interim Superintendent of the Ozark School District, further highlighting her commitment to fostering quality education and her significant contributions to the field.
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Dr. Curtis Chesick
Curtis holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Southwest Baptist University. He assumed the role of Assistant Superintendent of Operations at Ozark School District in 2018. In this capacity, he is responsible for the supervision and management of various key departments, including transportation, technology, maintenance, custodial, and nutrition services.
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Dr. Jason Dial
Jason Dial holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration from Saint Louis University. He served as the Superintendent of Ava Schools in Missouri from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that, he held the position of Superintendent of Bolivar Schools from 2013 to 2016. Jason has continued to leverage his expertise through Public Sector Business Development for Trane, part of Trane Technologies, since July 2021.
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Michael Hines
Michael is responsible for leading Trane’s educational offerings and initiatives for the United States and Canada. Trane’s holistic programs support infrastructure and energy solutions, including providing pathways for students to help provide awareness and skill acquisition for all students in secondary and post-secondary education. Mike heads strategic educational offerings and initiatives, helping school districts meet their goals of providing a quality education that will allow students to thrive in the workplace and their community.
Mike has spent over thirty years serving educators trying to help optimize the learning experience for students and teachers. Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Wyoming and an MBA from the University of Nebraska.
