Facilities & Construction Services

“And I will never again underestimate the power of anticipation.

There is no better boost in the present than an invitation into the future." -Caroline Kepnes

New faces, rooms, and routines. Reacquiring livelihood, implementing exciting lesson plans and savvy room arrangements.

FCS staff feel a similar sense. With staff and teachers returning, many large summer projects are complete and daily operations preparations are winding down to the final touches.

Anticipation is difficult to resist and it's compelling to return while buildings are quiet. Although all of our custodians work magic, there is still much to be done.

Many hours of waxing becomes lackluster under feet, furniture, and liquids. Allow drying time for floor wax to cure. Watch for barricaded areas signs and enlist sufficient help to carry rather than drag furniture. P.S. Be sure to let the custodians know their work is shining brightly!

The Key Shop understands access is important and is diligently processing hundreds of key requests.

Work orders are required for all key transactions. However, one work order can include multiple individuals by including the list in the work order or as an attachment.

To promote security for yourself and others, keyholders should:

1. Never mail, share, or internally transfer keys
2. Be approved judiciously for those needing frequent access
3. Be aware keys cost $25 when lost and not returned as required

Contact the Key Shop's locksmiths, Blake Bennington and Justin Neal for assistance.

HOURS: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., MONDAY - FRIDAY

Selection varies as furniture from 42 buildings comes and goes.

Surplus delivery request:

1. Come to Surplus and tag your new-to-you furniture
2. Obtain the building administrator's approval
3. Submit work orders in a timely manner

Surplus pickup request:

1. Tag items and write an itemized list
2. Submit and attach the list to a Surplus work order
3. Empty desks & file cabinets
4. Include keys, if available
5. Only items tagged, itemized, and empty are picked up

Fire codes prohibit storing furniture and miscellaneous supplies in maintenance, custodial, and egress areas. Submit Surplus pickup requests to comply. Contact Troy Ratliff for assistance.

Keeping your community involved includes keeping them comfortable at events.

Submit an FSDirect work order to ensure building access, temperature control, lighting, custodial services, and equipment set up.

New to scheduling in FSDirect? Download the links below for step-by-step instructions on how to create single, recurring, and renewing schedules. For assistance, contact Michelle Arnold.

As a reminder, the district is transitioning to Brightly's Work Request Portal. As with any transition come hurdles, as we hone the application to suit the districts' needs.

For assistance, please contact Lisa Ballard.

Facilities & Construction Services are dedicated to providing our CPS scholars and our community by building and maintaining CPS facilities' environments with excellence, both inside and out.

Columbia Public Schools' Facilities and Construction Services maintains 300 square miles, 42 buildings, and 3.5 million square feet of floor space. Contact us for facilities and grounds assistance at 573.214.3760.