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    • Monday, September 15, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • Tuesday, September 16, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • 2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE, Newark, OH 43055
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    2025 OPFMA Annual State Conference Agenda

    Updated 8/22/2025

    Cherry Valley Hotel – Newark, Ohio
    September 15–16, 2025

    Day 1 – Monday, September 15, 2025

    8:00 AM – Registration, Breakfast & Social
    9:00 AM – Opening Remarks & Welcome
    Presented by OPFMA President

    9:15 AMGeneral Session:

    The  State Fire Marshal will share essential guidance for public facility managers on meeting safety requirements and reducing risks. Topics will include:

    • Fire Inspections: What inspectors look for, how to prepare, and common pitfalls to avoid.
    • Proper Storage Guidelines: Best practices for storing chemicals, supplies, and equipment to maintain compliance and minimize hazards.
    • Annual Testing Requirements: An overview of testing and maintenance schedules for alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, and other critical systems.
    • Record Keeping: Accurate record keeping is just as critical as inspections—without it, safety compliance can’t be proven or sustained

    Attendees will gain practical tools to strengthen their school safety programs, ensure compliance with state regulations, document the actions, and foster a safe environment for students, staff, and the community.

    Richard Vance, State Fire Marshal

    Breakout Session Group 1 – 10:00 AM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

    Track 1: Gunshot Detection Technology & Building Safety
    Koorsen Fire & Security
    Track 2: Safe Passage: Exploring Fire Door Inspections, AHJ Responsibilities, Ohio Building & Fire Codes, and the Ohio Childhood Safety Act (SB112)

    Breakout Session Group 2 – 11:00 AM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

    Track 1: Driving Future Success: The Power of Capital Planning and Forecasting
    Darin Porter, FMX
    Track 2: Brightening the Future: Enhancing Public Facilities with Modern Lighting Upgrades
    Dave Eshbaugh, Energy Optimizers, USA

    12:00 PMLunch with Exhibitors

    Breakout Session Group 3 – 1:30 PM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

    Track 1: Healthy Buildings & Indoor Air Quality
    Bill Roundtree, Automated Logic Contracting Services

    Track 2: Hybrid-Cloud Physical Security Systems
    Joseph Batek, Verkada

    Breakout Session Group 4 – 2:30 PM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

    Track 1: Unlocking Your Building’s “Peak” Energy Performance
    Brendon Jenkins, Waibel Energy Systems

    Track 2: Acid Neutralization Tank Operation & Maintenance
    Chad Reynolds

    3:30 PMGeneral Session:
    School Safety & Security Strategies
    Eric Bassett, Hicksville Schools

    4:30 PM – Door Prizes & Light Refreshments

    6:00 PMOff-Property Excursion:
    Shipp Brothers Brewery – Social & Networking Event

    10:00 PM – Excursion Ends / Return to Hotel

    Day 2 – Tuesday, September 16, 2025

    7:30 AM – Breakfast Buffet & Networking

    8:45 AM – OPFMA Annual Business Meeting

    9:00 AMGeneral Session

    Breakout Session Group 5 – 9:00 AM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

    Track 1: School Safety: Right Person, Right Place, Right TIme, Right Skills

    Michelle Cerino, FASTER

    10:00 AMGeneral Session:
    AI-Driven Facility Management for School Districts - 5 Best Practices 
    Moat Systems Inc. with Ogden School District (case study)

    11:00 AMGeneral Session:
    The ABCs of Legal Procurement, Capital Planning & Contracting
    Chad Welker, Ohio Schools Council

    12:00 PMClosing Remarks & Door Prizes
    Boxed Lunch Provided – Depart at Your Convenience


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Friday, August 15, 2025 Deadline to Apply for Trustee or Committee Member
Sunday, June 15, 2025 Call for Articles – July Edition of Spotlight on Maintenance
Monday, September 30, 2024 2024 ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Lunch & Learn- Extend the life of your roof system & hear important OSHA rooftop safety info
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Lunch & Learn Opportunity
Thursday, February 08, 2024 OPFMA Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 OPFMA Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, December 07, 2023 OPFMA Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, November 27, 2023 Board of Trustee's Meeting
Monday, October 30, 2023 2023 Annual State Conference
Friday, September 22, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting
Friday, August 25, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Newsletter Article Submission Deadline
Wednesday, August 02, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 POSTPONED: Lunch & Learn Event
Friday, April 28, 2023 OPFMA BOT Meeting
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Energy Optimizers USA Hosted Meeting
Friday, April 21, 2023 Members Meet & Great - Cleveland
Thursday, April 20, 2023 Members Meet & Great- Columbus
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Members Meet & Great - Cincinnati
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Dayton- OPFMA Chapter Meeting
Thursday, March 30, 2023 Corporate Members Meeting
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 RESCHEDULED: Dayton Chapter Meeting
Friday, December 16, 2022 Board of Trustee's Meeting
Monday, December 05, 2022 One-On-One with the Executive Director
Tuesday, November 01, 2022 Annual State Conference
Friday, October 28, 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 West Central Ohio Chapter Meeting
Friday, September 23, 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Board Of Trustee's Meeting
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Dayton Regional Chapter Meeting
Friday, August 26, 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Dayton Regional Meeting
Friday, June 24, 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting
Friday, May 27, 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, May 04, 2022 Dayton Regional Meeting
Friday, April 29, 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, March 02, 2022 Chapter Meeting- Dayton, OH
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 Board of Trustee's Meeting

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