FY26 A.I. Facilities in Focus*

Only available as part of a package

Facilities in Focus:  Planning Projects and Preventive Maintenance

Effective facilities management is critical to supporting safe, efficient, and financially sustainable school operations. This session is designed for school business administrators, facilities directors, and district leaders responsible for long-term capital planning and day-to-day maintenance oversight. Participants will explore strategies for prioritizing projects and implementing preventive maintenance programs that extend asset life and reduce costly emergency repairs. The session will also address communication strategies that support transparency with school committees and the community.

Kenneth Wertz

Kenneth Wertz

Executive Director

National School Plant Management Association (NSPMA)

Ken Wertz is the Executive Director for the National School Plant Management Association (NSPMA). Through the sharing of knowledge and resources, members are able to improve the performance and extend the life of our public facilities.  Members take great pride in providing a safe, healthy, and sustainable learning environment for the staff and students who use the buildings that we maintain.

Ken is a nationally recognized presenter while also serves and supports the following groups:

  • - Member of the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s (MSBA) Designer Selection Panel
  • - Massachusetts Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Reopening Site Support Team
  • - MAZE (Massachusetts Achieving Zero Energy)

Prior to coming on board as the E.D. for the NSPMA, Ken served as the Executive Director for the Massachusetts Facilities Administrators Association (MFAA) and Director of Maintenance and Operations for the Sharon Public Schools in Sharon, MA for 18 years.  He has worked in construction and maintenance roles throughout his professional career, in both the private and public sectors as a licensed plumber, licensed construction supervisor, and as the Director of Maintenance.

Susan Bottan

Susan Bottan (Moderator)

Director of Finance and Operations

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School District

Susan Bottan currently serves as Interim Director of Finance and Operations for Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School District, following two decades of leadership in districts including Lexington, Reading, and Wayland. A member of the MASBO Board since 2018 and its current President, she holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in education and an MBA, reflecting a unique blend of educational and fiscal expertise.

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