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Cheltenham SD to repair Glenside temporary generator, install LED lights on modulars; FMX maintenance reporting to roll out by early next year
Summary
Facilities staff told the committee they will repair rather than replace a temporary generator at Glenside Elementary (parts expected in three to four weeks), are installing exterior LED lights on modulars to improve evening lighting, and are completing roll‑out of the FMX maintenance system with reports expected by early next year.
Cheltenham School District facilities staff reported on exterior lighting at modular classrooms, repairs to a temporary generator at Glenside Elementary and progress on the district’s FMX maintenance system at the district’s October Facilities Committee meeting.
Staff said they are replacing older exterior fixtures on modular units with LED lighting to increase illumination and reduce ongoing energy and bulb‑replacement costs. A board member who attended a recent back‑to‑school night said the parking and entrance areas had been very dark; staff said the new LED fixtures should address those concerns.
Staff described a temporary generator placed at Glenside Elementary that has experienced issues. “The plan will be to repair the generator. We’re already in the process of getting the parts…3 or 4 weeks,” a staff presenter said. Staff confirmed the generator primarily serves Glenside but also supports IT backup for the modular site, underscoring the need to avoid outages.
On maintenance operations, staff said the district continues to use FMX for work order and preventive‑maintenance tracking and is training facilities personnel to enter and manage work orders from their buildings. Staff said they expect to produce FMX‑generated reports on routine repairs and the backlog by early next year as access and training are completed.
Committee members and staff acknowledged recent personnel transitions in the facilities office, noting that some administrative turnover has slowed the FMX rollout. Staff said the rollout remains a priority and should yield regular status reports by the start of the new year.
No formal vote was taken on these operational items during the meeting.
