Build a Preventive Maintenance Program That Pays for Itself

The new MSPMA Preventive Excellence (PE) Program gives you a complete, actionable preventive maintenance plan in just a few months—so you can cut emergencies, protect learning environments, and stop bleeding money on avoidable repairs.

Now registering for the Spring 2027 session. Exact dates to be announced.

The Cost of Waiting Until Something Breaks

Most districts are stuck in reactive mode:

The data is brutal:

Reactive maintenance can cost 25–30% more than preventive work due to emergency rates, downtime, and collateral damage.
For every $1 of maintenance you defer, you can spend up to $4 later in capital needs.
The average Missouri school building is 49 years old—you can’t afford to “run to failure” anymore.

The result? Higher costs, more downtime, and frustrated staff and communities.

What the MSPMA PE Program Does for You

The MSPMA Preventive Excellence (PE) Program is a hands-on, guided implementation program built by and for school facility leaders.

You’ll go from “we know we should do PM” to “we have a working, trackable PM system” that your superintendent and board can get behind.

You'll Learn Directly From:

Jim Rich: retired Director of Operations, Park Hill School District (~12,000 students, ~2,000,000 sq ft, ~780 acres). Twice ranked in the top 1% of school facility directors nationally in independent studies of over 2,000 districts.

Charley Branham: Executive Director, MSPMA, focused on giving Missouri school districts practical, affordable solutions. Retired Superintendent, Troy School District.

What’s Included in the PE Program

Two-Day Group Training (Central Location) Walk out with the framework and tools to:

Inventory your critical assets (HVAC, roofs, life safety, playgrounds, etc.)
Set up preventive maintenance schedules that actually get done
Define KPIs, including the ideal 30–35% PM vs. reactive work order ratio
Build a plan for in-house vs. contracted work that fits your labor pool
Prioritize compliance-driven PM (elevators, fire, backflow, lead water testing, asbestos, etc.)

Six Months of Virtual Check-Ins & Accountability

You’re not left on your own after the training. You’ll get:

Regular virtual check-ins to keep your plan moving
Help adjusting frequencies and workload as you implement
Real-world troubleshooting from people who’ve run large districts

One-on-One Support as Needed

Phone, email, in-person (when possible) or virtual support
Specific help with your district’s assets, staffing, and budget constraints

Optional PM Software – Throughout the Program

For districts that need it:

Preventive work order software provided FREE throughout the program.
Get your PM routes, tasks, and schedules out of your head and into a system
Build a data trail that shows your board and auditors you’re maintaining assets per manufacturer recommendations

What Your District Gains

Lower the risk of breakdowns & emergency shutdowns

Fewer panicked calls, fewer classes displaced, less chaos.

Reduce unplanned downtime & overtime

Plan work during breaks and off-hours instead of reacting during the school day.

Extend the life of your big-ticket equipment

A planned HVAC replacement (~$5,000/ton) is always cheaper and cleaner than a mid-year failure.

Improve indoor comfort and air quality

Better temperature and IAQ = fewer complaints, healthier learning environments, happier staff.

Make budgeting predictable

Turn surprise failures into forecastable line items. Show your board a clear, data-backed plan for capital needs.

Document compliance and due diligence

Create a defensible record that required inspections and PMs are being done on time.

Who This Program Is For

This is built specifically for:

Directors of Operations / Facilities

Superintendents & Assistant Superintendents

Business Officials / CFOs

Maintenance Supervisors

If you’re responsible for keeping schools open, safe, comfortable, and compliant, this program is for you.

Simple ROI Story You Can Take to Your Board

When you implement a robust preventive maintenance program, you:

Instead of asking, “Can we afford this program?” the real question is: How much is our district wasting by not having a preventive plan?

Secure your district’s place in the MSPMA Preventive Excellence (PE) Program.

Once you check out, you’re in. Once finalized we will send you class schedule and any suggested pre-requisite work.

Not ready to commit but want more info? Email info@mspma.com

You can keep reacting to breakdowns—or you can build a preventive maintenance program that works. This is your chance to make the shift.