NYS Association for Superintendents of School Buildings and Grounds

Job Bank

Looking for a job working in the facility department of a school? Need to fill a position with a qualified school facility professional?
Visit our Job Bank today!

It Takes A Professional

Did you know....?

$1 spent on building maintenance will save $4 in capital spending
$50,000,000,000 – total state investment to rehabilitate and expand public schools since 1998
There are 3,050 total school buildings in New York State
Last year, there were 2, 716,677 students enrolled in public schools
The total square footage of K-12 public schools is 348,000,000
3% - the percentage of replacement value private sector businesses spend on maintenance each year

School facilities professionals play a critical role in the state's education system. Today's school buildings and campuses are complicated, and so is the job of maintaining them. SBGA supports the welfare of our State's schools, buildings and grounds, and the professionals responsble for managing our children's educational facilities.

Healthy Schools & Student Performance

Studies link well-maintained, healthy, and safe learning environments to greater student achievement and higher test scores. An investment in our school facilities is a sound investment in our students' learning.

Business Partners

Start reaching your target audience today! Join, be active, share your ideas! Want more exposure than that? Consider sponsoring SBGA and SFMI events and programs. By being an active member and a sponsor, you've taken an extra step to support school facilities directors, and the important work they do. Take advantage of our many Investment Opportunities.

Online Directory

Our online Business Partner Directory connects you with school facility professionals and business partners from around the state.

Thank You for Your Membership!

The SBGA Leadership wants to be sure you know about all of the great things happening with your Association. Hear directly from Executive Director Joseph Van De Loo about all of the programs and initiatives going on to support school facilities professionals and the districts you serve.

Your active involvement and participation is key to the success and advancement of the profession. On behalf of your leadership, thank you for your membership. We look forward to serving you throughout the coming year.

Tritt Pawsitively Cares for East Rockaway

Many of our members were affected by Hurricane Sandy. This video revisits the impact that Hurricane Sandy had on schools and the enormous aide other schools were to those who were hurt by the storm.

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Times are changing, and the school environment is no exception. There are constant changes in schools today and how you handle those changes determines how your school and your association are impacted. Do you want to have a positive impact?

Join us September 29-October 2 and learn how to use creative ideas to turn changes into a positive thing. Bring an open mind and your ideas on how to manage change in a constructive way.

Also, be sure to Get Caught! at the Innovative Ideas Expo.

Ready to register for Conference? Download the Conference Registration Brochure and Registration Form here:

Welcome New Leaders

During the 2012 School Facilities Management Professional Development Conference in Saratoga Springs, SBGA membership welcomed new leadership for the 2012-13 year. Congratulations to Claude "Tink" Wright, Hadley Luzerne CSD as he assumes the role of President. Joining him on the executive committee are:

Keith Watkins, RDF, 1st Vice President, Marcellus CSD
Wayne Wideman, CDF, 2nd Vice President, Oswego BOCES
Martin Abrams, 3rd Vice President,Wantagh UFSD
Peter Riggi, CDF, Treasurer, Schuylerville CSD
Brian Bentley, CDF, Immediate Past President, Greater Southern Tier BOCES

Be sure to check out a complete list of Executive Committee, State Board of Directors, and Chapter Leadershi p

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