About Our Chapter
A Commitment to Our Schools
Much more than four walls, a roof and a whiteboard, today’s school buildings and campuses are extremely complicated — as is the job of maintaining them. As a result, today’s directors of school facilities have myriad responsibilities requiring them to know engineering and architecture, health and safety, education, finance and human resource management.
The New York State School Facilities Association (NYSSFA) serves as a voice for more than 600 Directors of School Facilities, Facilities Managers, Head Custodians, Health and Safety Coordinators, and other key school facilities personnel. The Association provides its members with professional development opportunities, legal advice, facilities resources, education and training and more.
NYSSFA has maintained a vocal and visible presence among state lawmakers and policymakers to promote facilities managers and the importance of having strong maintenance programs at our schools.
As one of 18 state chapters, the Southeastern Chapter represents area members and our website is here to provide information on training and education, upcoming events, and separate directories of our chapter members and business partners.
Our monthly meetings and events provide a forum for discussion of key issues facing our schools and possible solutions, building strong professional relationships, and opportunities for advancement in your field and professional organization.
Topics might include:
- Rescue standards
- Purchasing
- State regulations
- Staffing issues and solutions
- Best cleaning practices
- Roof maintenance and repair
- Boiler optimization
- Irrigation of athletic fields
- Lead abatement
- Mold remediation
- Preparing for summer projects
Whatever the specifics, chapter participants exchange information on pressing local issues, and serve as a source of mutual support. Chapters also provide opportunities to learn about new vendor products and services, and connect with the state Association.
Dobbs Ferry High School
Putnam Valley High School
Eastview Middle School, White Plains, NY
New Field & Track, Horace Greeley High School, Chappaqua, NY
Our Mission & Goals
Take a Leadership Role in Facilities Management Issues
Provide Members with Opportunities for Professional Development
Network with Peers and Associates to Maximize our Effectiveness
Conduct our Business with a Spirit of Unity and Respect
Help Provide a Quality Learning Environment for Students
Enhance the Working Environment for Faculty and Staff
Southern Westchester BOCES – Harrison, NY
Member Discounts for Retirees
Good news for our retirees! We value our retirees and would like see you attend our functions. The executive board recently voted in favor of discounting the cost for retirees to attend monthly meetings and special functions. Here is how it will apply to you.
SBGA Southeastern Zone Chapter Retirees
Edward Braddick, ewb52@optonline.net
Tom DiBuono, tommydibuono@gmail.com
Ed Kear, erkear3@verizon.net
Fully Retired Members, not drawing an income from a school district or working for a vendor who provides services to school districts.
- Monthly Meetings: Free of Charge
- Special Functions: 50% Discount
Retired but working for a School District or a Vendor doing business with school districts.
- Monthly Meetings: 25% Discount
- Special Functions: 50% Discount
45
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
50+
CHAPTER MEMBERS
400+
FACILITIES & BUILDINGS
$5+ B
COMBINED BUDGETS
The Southeastern Chapter of the NYSSFA represents a diverse group of highly skilled professionals who help maintain and improve our schools. Our scope of responsibilities covers everything from building maintenance and custodial; to systems management and installation; budgeting, planning and procurement; to policies, staffing, enrichment and skills advancement.