Flagler School Board spotlights operational efficiency; staff report faster repairs, new food-service and AI plans

The Flagler County School Board on Tuesday focused on Goal 5 of its strategic plan — operational efficiency — hearing reports from plant and custodial services, food nutrition, transportation, technology and finance staff about measures, recent gains and next steps.

District staff said the average time to complete maintenance work orders has fallen from “around 14 days” to about 11 days, though paperwork delays still lengthen the measured timeframe. Corey Bush, director of plant services, said the change reflects routing work orders by trade and school so technicians receive requests directly and can complete jobs without extra assignment steps. “We were around 14 days … currently, we're we're looking at 11 days,” Bush said.

Nancy Anderson, director of custodial services, credited improved follow‑through on closing work orders and supervisors’ outreach when sites need help. Anderson said the custodial team has reduced its measured completion time largely because crews not only finish tasks but now complete the electronic paperwork promptly.

Food and nutrition services reported a shift to a new efficiency metric, meals per labor hour (MPLH). The department aims to increase MPLH incrementally each year through staffing alignment, revised standard operating procedures, and modest facilities changes to serving…