Request for Presentations

VSPMA Conference Request for PresentationsThe VSPMA board of directors is pleased to issue this Request for Presentations for our VSPMA 2025 Conference Professional Learning Sessions to be held in October of 2025.

We are running three (3) learning tracks:

  • Facility Management
  • Custodial Supervisors
  • Technical Tradesman

Suggested Topics of Interest Include:

  • Blue Cleaning; Improving the Health of your School by use of Fewer Chemicals
  • Best Practices in Custodial Management
  • Time Management
  • Changes in Codes that Effect School Operations
  • Roofing Assessments & Proper Management
  • Security, Behavioral, and Physical Plant
  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
  • Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Biomass)
  • Energy Efficiency, Financial Incentives & Grants
  • Benchmarking and Key Performance Indicators
  • Best Practices in Maintenance & Repair
  • Playground Safety
  • Cutting Edge FM equipment/systems/processes/products
  • Personal and Team Professional Development
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Anything else pertinent to the School Facility realm

Submittal Process

Email your proposed learning session to bailey05@vt.edu as soon as possible, but no later than June 30th, 2025. Earlier submissions may be given more consideration.

Items to include:

  • Presentation Topic (Title)
  • Brief Overview (Summary/abstract of the presentation- 5-7 sentences)
  • Presenter Biography (short bio)
  • Photo

Note: Learning Sessions are to be educational and not a sales pitch. You will be allowed a brief opportunity to represent your company and distribute hand-out materials at the conclusion of your Learning Session.

Audience

  • Facility Managers, Assistant Directors and Facility Supervisors
  • Custodial Supervisors and Head Custodians
  • Energy Managers, Project Managers
  • Tradesman (Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, HVAC Technicians)

Over 200+ members of VSPMA from all across Virginia’s public and private schools.
This is a great opportunity to expand your company’s mission to all Virginia Schools.

Registration & Travel Info

The Learning Sessions will be held on Tuesday, October 14th of 2025.
Classes are 45-50 minutes each and will potentially run multiple times starting at 8:30 AM and until 3:00PM. Presenters will be responsible for lodging and related travel expenses.

Questions

Dr. John A. Bailey
VSPMA Executive Administrator/Conference Committee Chair and Conference Planner
757-536-1836, bailey05@vt.edu

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