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2021 Annual State Conference Attendee Registration is Officially Open

To view the Conference Agenda Click:  Agenda

To Register for the Event:  Register Now

Congratulations to the 2021 Scholarship Awardee's 

Crystal Bilbrey of Hardin County attending University of Louisville for a Bachelor Degree in Engineering 

Ethan Smith of Simpson County attending University of Kentucky for a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering 

Jared Johnson of Fayette County attending Bluegrass Community & Technical College for an Associates Degree in Facility Management/Business Management

Brent Mickey of Scott county attending Bluegrass Community & Technical College for an Associates Degree in Air Conditioning Technology

Eli Kuhn- Scholarship Renewal 

Each Awardee will receive a $1,500.00 Scholarship from the Association.  

Lexington, Ky- Since the roll out on Tuesday February 9th, 2021, the Associations Vendor Membership Program is growing.  The following Vendor Partners have Signed up as of today:  

• Kenway Distributers 
• Air Equipment Company
• GRW Engineers, Inc. 

A BIG THANK YOU for all of you for the  support.  

Current Vendor Partner Membership: 

• Energy Optimizers- Executive Level Sponsor 
• Thermal Equipment Sales & Service- Executive Level Sponsor
• Trane Company- Presidents Level Sponsor
• Alpha & Omega Building Services- Diamond Level Sponsor
• HMC Service Company- Partner Member
• Kenway Distributers- Partner Member
• Air Equipment Company- Partner Member
• GRW Engineers, Inc. Partner Member

Lexington, Ky- HMC Service Company was the first Vendor Partner to sign up as the Associations " First Official" Paid Vendor Partner Member.  The Board of Directors enacted the Vendor Partnership Membership in December of 2020 which took effect on January 1st, 2021.  Vendor Members are offered many benefits which can be found on the Vendor Partner Membership page of the Associations Website.  A BIG THANKS to Artie Gibson and the HMC Service Company for supporting our Association and our new Vendor Membership Program.  

The Association is now accepting applications for Scholarships.  

The Association promotes post-secondary education through a Scholarship Program in the various fields of study which make up the broad category of school plant management, with specific skills relating to maintenance, custodial and operation of physical plant. The program shall be available to high school or GED graduates and School District/Vendor Partner employees desiring to further their skills.

The Deadline for applying for Association Scholarships is April 15th! 

For more information click:  Scholarships

Calling All Vendor Partners 

Join the EDO Team and Association President Kerry Whitehouse for a Virtual Town Hall 

Tuesday February 9th, 2021 @ 10:00 AM EST  

We will be discussing the new Vendor Partner Membership Program and how you can capitalize on all the benefits of the membership program.

You must register (FREE) to attend the Virtual Town Hall Meeting.    

Register Now! 

Effective January 1^st, 2021 the Association now offers:

The Vendor Membership Program

The Vendor Partner Membership is an Annual Membership fee paid by a vendor for membership benefits with the Association:

·         Discounted Booth Rentals at all events

·         Access to the Membership Database (All Members: Names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, etc.)

·         Notifications when new members join the Association.

·         Access to the District Membership Webinar’s

·         Access to the District Membership Forums and Discussion Boards

·         Access to the District Membership Buy/Sell/Trade Forum -Promote your business.

·         Access to the Quarterly Executive Directors On-Line Membership Meetings

·         Vendor would be Approved as a KSPMA Preferred Vendor Partner (PVP) Get a Seal of Approval to use on promotional publications to members and use on their website.

·         Booth recognition as a member of the Association

·         Attend the Associations Annual Business Meeting (limit 2 attendees) 

·         Attend the Associations Annual Reunion (limit 1 attendee)

·         Attend the Executive Directors Annual Golf Scramble

·         Sign (Logo) at golf scrambles as a sponsor of the event

·         Vendor employees and their immediate family eligible to apply for KSPMA Scholarships (SADE-1 and SA-1) as per the Bylaws. 

·         Discounted Advertising Opportunities

·         Quarterly Newsletter Participation and Access

·         Participate in the weekly Webinars.

·         Digital Commercial Advertisement hosted on the Associations Website (Video Trailer)

·         Company Name in the Preferred Vendor Directory for District Members

·         Discounted Golf Scramble Hole Sponsors

·         Ability to run for Vendor Rep position on the Associations Board of Directors

·         Exclusive Voting Privileges to elect the Vendor Rep to the Board of Directors.

Vendor Partner Membership period is from January 1^st to December 31^st there is no prorating of membership fees.

Vendor Partner Membership Discount breakdowns are found on the website under "Vendor Pricing 2021" 

Vendor Partner Membership Packages* include:

• Executive Level Vendor Partner
• Presidents Level Vendor Partner
• Diamond Level Vendor Partner 

*The Annual Membership Fees are included in these Membership Packages. 

Annual Fee is $650.00 and supports the Association.

Vendor Membership are not required to have a booth at any event.

Booths are picked in the order of: Executive Level, Presidents Level, Diamond Level, Members, Non-Members.

Golf Sign sponsors are in order of: Executive Level, Presidents Level, Diamond Level, Paid Members, Non-Members.  Total Limit is 19 Sponsor signs per event.

The Association has partnered with Energy Optimizers, USA for the 2021 year as the Preferred Association Provider for Energy Services.   EOU is an Executive Level Partner with the Association and can provide the following services:  

Energy Consumption Monitoring

• Utility Bill Analysis
• Historical Data and Weatherization
• Reporting and Forecasting
• Consulting (if needed)

Other Services Offered by EOU: 

• LED Lighting
• HVAC Upgrades

• Controls and Building Automation

• Building Envelope and Facility Improvement (Doors/Windows, Roofing, Asphalt, Wastewater Treatment, etc.)

• and much more!

Energy Optimizers USA is:  

• Executive Level Partner with the Association 
• KPC Contract Holder Approved 
• Competitive Bidding Process is Completed!
• Over $145 Million Projects in k-12 facilities
• Over $82 Million in Energy Savings
• NO Change Orders – EVER
• Factory Direct Pricing

Contact Sara Little at:  slittle@energyoptusa.com

The Association has immediate openings for LPC Facilitators across the State.  Individuals who meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in becoming a LPC Facilitator should apply before February 1st, 2021.  

2.2.7.16 Minimum Qualifications for Association Staff^[1]

Applicants applying for Association Staff Positions must meet the following basic requirements: 

• No Felony Convictions.  Must be able to pass a Kentucky State Police Background Check. 
• No more than 2 traffic violations within the last 36 months
• No Domestic Violence records
• Must be a Resident of Kentucky
• Must have a Valid Kentucky Driver’s License
• Must have a cell phone
• Must pass a character background screening of at least 3 Personal References
• Must be proficient in basic computer skills.  Specifically, proficient with Microsoft Office©, Microsoft Excel©, or Google Docs© and Google Sheets©

2.2.7.16.6            LPC Facilitator Qualifications/Skills: 

• Ability to multi-task
• Takes initiative
• Works independently
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Enthusiastic
• Dynamic
• Flexible
• Organized
• Collaborative

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

[1] Grandfather clause- Association Staff retained for services before January 1^st, 2021 are excluded from these requirements. 

The EDO is pleased to announce our newest Diamond Level Partner Alpha Omega Building Services, Inc.

Alpha & Omega Building Services, Inc. is a full service custodial, disinfection and facility maintenance provider specializing in school environments.  One of the few providers Certified with Honors by CIMS (Cleaning Institute Management Standard) through the International Sanitary Supply Association, they have been in business since 1986 providing various facilities services to over 300 school buildings in Kentucky and surrounding areas.  Alpha & Omega began as a custodial service provider with an emphasis on quality.  In 2015, they developed their GermStop Disinfection Service and have expanded their custodial and disinfection services exponentially throughout the region since that time.  For more information on custodial, disinfection, or maintenance services, contact Brian Crittenden at 513-382-0907, or bcrittenden@aobuildingservices.com.