CURRENT PROJECTS & UPDATES

Operations include the buildings, grounds, custodial, and maintenance departments. The mission of the Arbor Park School District 145 Custodial and Maintenance Services Department is multifaceted:

• Safety and Comfort: We strive to create a safe and comfortable environment where students can focus on learning and staff can perform their duties effectively. This involves regular cleaning, maintenance, and ensuring all facilities meet safety standards.
• Cleanliness: Maintaining a clean environment is crucial for the health and well-being of everyone in the school district. Our custodial team works diligently to keep all areas spotless and hygienic.
• Asset Protection: We are committed to preserving the district's assets by maintaining our facilities in their original condition. This includes routine inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance to avoid deterioration.
• Continuous Improvement: Recognizing the dynamic nature of educational needs, we continuously enhance the functionality of our facilities. This involves upgrading infrastructure, implementing new technologies, and adapting spaces to better serve the community and staff.

By focusing on these areas, we aim to support the educational mission of the Arbor Park School District and contribute to a thriving, adaptable learning environment.

Our Operations team is certified in Six Sigma 5S Organization Methods in order to reduce/control costs, maintain cleanliness, and have structure in the department. Our Leadership team is certified in Six Sigma with their Yellow Belt, which verifies their training to ensure a 5S House! All custodians annually complete their OSHA, 5S, and chemical trainings in order to stay fresh and up to date. 

Operations Leadership:

Dave Termunde
Chief of Innovation, Technology, & Operations / Project Mgr.
dtermunde@arbor145.org

Charles Willard
Operations Lead
cwillard@arbor145.org

Facilities Use Form: APSD145 Application for Use of Facilities (office.com)
 

OUR TEAM:

Chemicals

Our department uses school-safe and approved chemicals from Spartan Chemical. Our district does not allow personal air freshners (plug-ins, candles, and other scented items) in student classrooms and areas. This is to ensure we have great air quality for our students and staff. 
 

Pesticides 

Restricted use pesticides will not be applied on or within 500 feet of school property during normal school hours. Before pesticides are used on District premises, the Superintendent or designee shall notify employees and parents/guardians of students as required by the Structural Pest Control Act, 225 ILCS 235/, and the Lawn Care Products Application and Notice Act, 415 ILCS 65.
 

Coal Tar Sealant

Beginning on 1-1-23, before coal tar-based sealant products or high polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon sealant products are used on District premises, the Superintendent or designee shall notify employees and parents/guardians of students in writing or by telephone as required by the Coal Tar Sealant Disclosure Act.