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Facilities and Planning Department
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| Staff in the Facilities and Planning Department operate, maintain and repair approximately 2 million square feet of school division facilities on approximately 590 acres of property throughout the county. The department’s focus is to accomplish emergency, preventive, routine, and predictive maintenance to ensure the operational effectiveness of facilities. The department manages all planning, design, renovation, and constructions projects, as well as facilities services contracts. Following construction of stadiums at three high schools, construction for a new Blacksburg High School stadium began in the summer of 2007 with completion expected for the fall of 2008. Design is underway for new elementary schools in the Shawsville and Blacksburg Strands. The custodial division keeps schools healthy and clean. Staff members also assist the Energy Management program by making sure all lights and equipment are turned off when not in use. |