Welcome to our new FCS team members
- Aaron in Painting
- Aaron in Grounds
- Justin in Specialized Maintenance at Battle High School
IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) & Environmental Services
- Randy Jackson has retired and will be missed!
- Congratulations to his replacement, Kathy Pace. For a time, Kathy will provide assistance for both IAQ and Environmental Services, and Maintenance Direct.
Specialized Maintenance Supervisor
- Nick Smith has moved on and will also be missed!
- Congratulations to his replacement, Dalton Sapp!
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning)
To conserve heating costs, some areas are set to a lower temperature overnight. Dress in layers to remain comfortable while buildings resume a pleasant RealFeel.
If you suspect your heating is failing, monitor individual thermostats and record activity in suspect areas. Submit a Maintenance Direct work order with as many specifics as possible to help us troubleshoot and restore your comfort ASAP. Contact Kathy Pace for assistance with Maintenance Direct.
FSDirect scheduling ensures building access, temperature control, lighting, custodial services, and equipment set up.
Alpha, Beulah, Blue Ridge, Cedar, Derby, Fairview, Grant, Mill Creek, Parkade, Paxton, Russell, Shepard, and West Boulevard will return to the normal occupied schedules. These buildings are grouped into the Monday - Friday, 8:20 a.m. - 3:20 p.m., school start times. Any event or program outside of these times needs to be on FS Direct to schedule the HVAC.
For scheduling assistance, contact Christy Serrage or Michelle Arnold.
Activities, athletic practice, & contests.
During inclement weather, per the Columbia Public Schools Activities & Athletic Guidelines, CPS administration intends to determine by 10:00 a.m. whether activities/athletic practice and contests may be allowed.
If these types of events are allowed across the district, it is a building decision to proceed with their schedule.
When events are cancelled, help conserve District resources and cancel the event in FSDirect.
Incredible detail, handmade deer, elaborate specialized maintenance scenes, Army guys, mulch, melted candy windows and sidewalks, sparkly tie-dye, and even a most-relatable mansion collapse!
Choosing a favorite was challenging, but folks from Aslin came through!
1st Place: Carpentry: "Favorite Day" (House #2)
2nd Place: Specialized Maintenance: "Maintaining Christmas" (House #5)
3rd Place: Administrative Offices: "There's No Home Like Gnome's" (House #6)
Congratulations to our winners! Thank you to all who participated!