EDITOR’S MESSAGE
NICOLE PETROSKI As the school year winds down, things are gearing up for the 42nd annual conference of the School Plant Officials Association of British Columbia. This year, three other organizations will also be participating, and there will be a record number of trade show exhibitors. The organization is continuing to grow and change; such an exciting time also invites reflection. I had the pleasure of speaking with lifetime member Mac Christensen, who shares his experiences in this issue’s “Member Profile.” In keeping with this year’s conference theme, “Navigating our Course,” contributors to this issue discuss the ways in
which administrators are responding to changing educational needs. John Bonnet tells us about the Certificate of Recognition program, and Chuck Morris gives us his views on encouraging employees to reach their fullest potential. Other articles tell us how schools are responding to environmental concerns, both in a global sense, and in terms of the learning environments in which our students carry out their daily tasks. We hope that you will find this issue informative and enjoyable, and we hope to see you at the conference in Penticton this June! ❏
LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC. Exclusive Representative of Nova Hand Dryers and World Dryer.
The Maintenance Hardware Specialists ISO 9002 Registered Quality Products Backed By Personal Service
CANADA'S # 1 CHOICE FOR SCHOOLS Metrics • Stainless Steel • Hydraulic and Brass Fittings Shop Supplies and Tools • Chemicals Electrical Products • Fasteners and Industrial Hardware
ROBERT JANG Cell: (604) 968-3447 • Fax: (604) 468-1447 rjang@lawsonproducts.com • www.lawsonproducts.com DISTRIBUTION CENTER: MISSASSAUGA, ONTARIO
x
The Nova 4's cast iron cover makes it vandal resistant.
x
Highly recommended for schools or anywhere vandalism is a concern.
x
Special top knockout feature for economic surface wiring installation.
x
Powerful, unsurpassed hand drying performance.
x
10 Year Limited Warranty. 1-800-409-4583 www.com accorporation.com
4
School Plant Officials Association of B.C. Spring 2006
Your complete ergonomic seating and accessories store. In business for over 19 years.
www.chairlines.com Showroom in Langley, B.C. now by appointment.
2031 West 4th Ave. Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3 PHONE: (604) 736-7623 FAX: (604) 736-7620 Open Monday - Saturday
