Facilities

Buildings and Grounds

The Buildings and Grounds Department is a service department responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of all Faribault Public Schools buildings and grounds. We maintain a physical learning environment for students and staff that are clean and safe. Our department oversees new construction, renovations, and maintenance of mechanical systems for 9 buildings. 

The district's properties are cleaned and maintained by professional custodial staff. Our grounds department maintains multiple locations with duties including snow removal, landscaping, and maintaining of athletic fields. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm.  

Other Responsibilities:

  • Health & Safety
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Fire and Security Systems
  • Asbestos Management

Kain Smith
Director Building & Grounds
507-333-6027 | Email

Matt Krenik
Health & Safety Manager
507-333-6034 | Email

Tom Katra
Building & Grounds Manager
507-333-6032 | Email

Health & Safety

Our mission is to promote a healthy and accident-free workplace with the support and involvement of management and employees through communication and enforcement of the health and safety rules.

Please feel free to contact Health & Safety if you have any questions.

Matt Krenik
Health & Safety Manager
507-333-6034 | Email

Committee's

HEALTH & SAFETY

Our mission is to promote a healthy and accident-free workplace with the support and involvement of management and employees through communication and enforcement of the health and safety rules.

2023-2024 Members

FPA Representative (HS) 
Tom Katra, Buildings & Grounds Manager
Craig Johnson, Custodial Representative (HS)
Norma Jones, Para Representative
Jackie Jarvis, FEA Representative (ALC)
Hannah Bongers (LSN)
Correen Bronstad (LSN)
Cassie Riopelle, Coordinator (FEC)
Kain Smith, Director of Buildings & Grounds/Health & Safety
Cathy Hammerschmidt, Sodexo
Mark Hawthorne, FEA Representative
Matt Krenik, Health & Safety Manager

MEETING DATES

Thursday, October 12th
Thursday, December 7th
Thursday, February 8th
Thursday, April 11th

DISTRICT FACILITIES

The Facility Committee purpose is to define facility needs and review options to solve needs within the district and make recommendations to the school board.

2023-2024 Members:
Chad Wolff
Jamie Bente
Kain Smith
Richard Olson
Stacy Fox
Barbie Roessler

District Facility Committee 2024 Calendar

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