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EFMA
By Tammy Schuster
We’ve all heard somewhere or another that membership has its privileges. The benefits of becoming a member of the EFMA actually come from other members. The EFMA welcomes all the new members to the association, and would like to introduce you to a few.
Gordana Vuckovic, supervisor facilities services, School District #35, Langley.
Gordana Vuckovic joined the Langley school district in February after moving from Victoria, B.C. Prior to leaving Vancouver Island, she worked in facilities
for the provincial government, as well as in the private sector, including colleges, private schools, the healthcare industry, and at a museum. At SD #35, Vuckovic oversees the custodial department and enjoys working with the district team. “Our primary goal is to make our schools clean and safe,” she says. “Sometimes it’s a bit of the challenge with all the little hands and little feet that bring the germs into the building.“ As a supervisor, Vuckovic says celebrating the small successes are just as important as celebrating the large ones, and she especially enjoys seeing the appreciation given to the custodial staff. “It’s a big thank you to me and to our crew when they are recognized for their hard work.” Another element that is important to her is the environmental commitment the district has made in pioneering recycling and energy consumption savings programs. “I’m excited that all of our facility staff, teaching staff, as well as students are involved in promoting green initiatives. From kindergarten and up.”
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As a new EFMA member, Vuckovic says the vast networking abilities and sharing of ideas is what prompted her to become a member. “Each district and school has it’s own challenges, so the ability to be a part of a group where you can share your concerns, your successes, and your failures – if there are any – is great,” she says. Vuckovic is expecting to attend the next EMFA conference that takes place in Penticton each June. “I’m definitely looking forward to learning new and innovate ways to improve upon our productivity, as well as health and safety, and to meet suppliers with whom we work.”
John Hayer, manager of custodial services & community rentals, School District #42, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows.
Working at the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district for just over a year, John Hayer came from the healthcare industry where he held positions at Langley Memorial Hospital, Surrey Memorial Hospital and the now closed Riverview Hospital. At SD #42, he over-
