The Board of School Trustees recently unanimously approved the hiring of David P. McKinnis as the District’s new Chief of Facilities.
McKinnis has extensive experience managing facilities at properties on the Strip, currently serving as the Vice President of Property Operations at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, a world-class iconic property.
Dr. Jara said McKinnis will lead CCSD’s increased focus on ensuring that District facilities are properly maintained, while also overseeing construction, expansion and renovation of facilities.
Jara cited a recent report conducted by the Council of the Great City Schools.
While the report commended CCSD in several areas related to facilities, including saving money by using prototypical designs for new schools, it also found that the District needs to do more to evaluate the effectiveness of contractors, and should implement a formal energy management and conservation Program.
The report also called for an up-to-date, long-term facilities master plan, and a formal plan for predictive, preventative, or routine maintenance. CCSD currently has about $6 billion in deferred maintenance.
