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Inside View: What 250 School Leaders Say About Their Biggest Facility Challenges 

School leaders are tasked with overseeing school facilities, yet most aren’t trained to manage aging buildings and complex infrastructure. As a result, facility challenges are weighing heavily on district leaders nationwide. 

Energy Systems Group (ESG) surveyed 250 school leaders to uncover their top concerns. The findings paint a clear picture: urgent repairs, aging systems, safety needs, and funding pressures are converging at a critical time for K-12 schools. 

This free report offers a candid look at the realities districts face today - and the strategies to move forward. 

 

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What You'll Learn

  • Why most facilities need fixes in months, not years
  • How deferred maintenance drives higher costs and system failures
  • The impact of funding shortfalls with ESSER dollars expired
  • Why a comprehensive, long-term approach beats short-term fixes
  • How leaders can balance modernization goals with budget realities

Why It Matters 

From safety and security to energy costs and enrollment competition, facility challenges affect every part of a school community. This resource gives you the insights and practical starting points to shift from reactive maintenance to proactive planning.