Nearly every part of a student’s school day depends on Operations. Before students arrive, our buses are on the road, buildings are open and ready, technology systems are running, and kitchens are preparing meals. Behind the scenes, our teams also maintain facilities, support staff, manage infrastructure, coordinate safety and security, and plan the projects that keep our schools moving forward.
Wawasee Operations brings together Facilities, Technology, Transportation, and Food Services, along with districtwide responsibilities for construction, infrastructure, safety, security, and operational support. While each area has a different role, the goal is the same: provide safe, reliable, well-supported schools so our teachers and staff can focus on students.
Our Department Responsibilities:
Collaborative Operations: Integrated cross-departmental coordination • Unified budget development • Strategic vendor partnerships • Seamless inter-department communication and planning
Technology: Student Information Systems • Business Software Management • Educational Program Management • Hardware Infrastructure • Technical Support Operations • Classroom Technology Integration • Business Continuity • Disaster Recovery
Facilities: Building and Grounds • Capital Improvement Projects • Facility Usage • Energy Management • Construction Project Monitoring • IDEM Water Quality • Fire Suppression Systems
Food Service: Nutrition Program Management • USDA Compliance • Menu Planning Oversight • Financial Performance • Free & Reduced Application
Safety and Security: Access Control • Video Surveillance • Emergency Response Software • Safety Committee Participation • Compliance Monitoring
Building and grounds maintenance, capital improvement projects, energy management, facility operations, generator and fire suppression inspections, IDEM water quality monitoring, and construction project coordination
Nutrition program management, USDA compliance, menu planning oversight, financial performance monitoring, free & reduced application processing, and cafeteria operations across all district schools