Anyone who’s worked in a high-pressure environment knows the feeling:
Constant firefighting. Always a step behind. Little time to plan, organize, or think long-term. “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail” isn’t just a saying—it becomes reality.

Now ask yourself:
Is it easier to hire strong talent when an organization is chaotic? Or do you end up with people who simply need a paycheck instead of people who want to build a career?

Welcome to the reality of most public-school facility directors.

Yes, the most effective leaders focus on what’s within their control—and the best facility directors do exactly that. But there’s an uncomfortable truth we can’t ignore:
• The 2025 State of Our Schools report (below) shows U.S. public school infrastructure is underfunded by $89 billion every year—a number that will only grow if we continue relying on the same broken funding model.
• As a result, the American Society of Civil Engineers graded public school infrastructure a D+ in both its 2021 and 2025 reports.

The good news? There is a better way—and it’s already changing how school infrastructure is funded.

I’ve outlined it in my December and January newsletters: It’s about the air. A zero-debt alternative called Energy Savings-as-a-Service.

If you’re a school facility director, I encourage you to engage with this information. There’s a strong chance we can help you create real, lasting improvements in your district.