More Than Maintenance: The Heart of School Operations

In this episode, host Sara Hornick, Executive Director of the Rapid City Public School Foundation, is joined by Bobbi Schaefbauer, Community Relations Manager for Rapid City Area Schools, and their first official guest, Jade Clement, Construction Planning Manager for the district. Jade gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the critical role facilities play in the success and safety of our schools. From the massive South Middle School project to the emotional closure and demolition of Canyon Lake Elementary, Jade shares how long-term planning and capital improvements shape the future for students and staff. They also discuss upcoming renovations at Central and Stevens High Schools, the importance of the new district-wide master plan, and how the foundation helps fill in the gaps. Plus, Jade reveals his favorite teacher (who accepted black olives as bribes) and a recess memory that includes 50-kid soccer games. Tune in for a candid, insightful, and at times nostalgic conversation about the spaces where learning happens.

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