PERSPECTIVE / SAAC Chair
FROM–THE–FIELD A Promising New Beginning “Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end.” I looked this phrase up awhile back (one of my favorite pastimes along with browsing YouTube videos – I know I can’t be the only one) and somewhat to my surprise this was a famous quote attributed to the Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca. While I am sure Seneca in his infinite wisdom authored the quote, anyone growing up in the 80s and 90s probably is not well versed in the philosophizing of Seneca, but they do know it as a lyric to the song “Closing Time” by the rock band Semisonic. I apologize in advance if you do not get the reference – I warn you to get used to it, because I have a near limitless supply of 80s and 90s pop culture references, and I have been granted the power to author a handful of these articles. I can spew the random cheesy 80s action movie quote “Get to the choppa!” to the 90s alternative rock lyric (see above) and I have no fear of exposing my inner geek.
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Our Service Associates have experience with these topics and issues, and I encourage you to utilize them as resources. Back to the quote. These wise words are probably relatable in just about every day and age, but they hold some additional poignancy given the events of the past 12-18 months. COVID-19 appears to be nearing its beginning’s end, and as such will usher in a new set of beginnings. For example, this is the first issue of the UPDATE Magazine following our 2021 in-person Annual Conference after a year of mostly virtual events. This is also the beginning of my tenure as SAAC Chair and my first article.
magazine were authored in response to the fallout from COVID-19. These timely topics include air quality, utilization of outdoor space, modified buildings, cleaning materials, and more. Each of these articles address and challenge us to think about what school facilities will and must look like in the post-COVID era and beyond. Our Service Associates have experience with these topics and issues, and I encourage you to utilize them as resources in the days and months ahead.
This fall will see most students return to in-person learning across the state for another new beginning in a new normal. The theme of this edition focuses on what types of facilities the students will be returning to not only this fall, but also in the years ahead. Many, if not all, of the topics in the
On a personal note, I am blessed with the privilege to serve as SAAC Chair at a time when we are returning to in-person meetings, events, social gatherings and networking opportunities. I look forward to sharing some new beginnings with each of you.
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