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MISSION STATEMENT
“Enhance learning in the K-12 schools of Utah by sharing the facilities knowledge and resources of UFOMA” |
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BELIEF STATEMENTS · Provide facilities that fully support the educational program. · Promote the construction, operation and maintenance of school building facilities. · Work to ensure that facilities are safe, secure, functional and healthy environments. · Provide a forum to educate the personnel responsible for this work. · Strive to improve serviceability, control, maintenance and operational cost of school facilities. |

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WHAT IS UFOMA? HOW DOES IT BENEFIT ME?
UFOMA was created to provide a forum for building managers to expand learning and expertise for educating building operators in Utah. This synergy of knowledge, expertise and ideas continues to provide UFOMA members with the training and resources necessary to improve their individual districts and solve the problems inherent to all educational institutions.
Persons employed by K-12 public and private school districts in the state of Utah and other government agencies involved in the construction, maintenance, safety and facility management of school buildings may become members of UFOMA.
Affiliate membership is available to other interested professional individuals who are not employed by a for-profit organization. Business partner memberships are offered to individuals, organizations, manufacturers, or suppliers of goods and services operating for profit and ascribing to the policies and purposes of the association and wishing to support the activities of the association.
· Sharing new ideas
· Learning new technologies
· Legislative issues
· Code updates
· Building friendships and relationships with your peer groups
SEMI-ANNUAL CONFERENCES SPRING AND FALL
There are two conferences held each year, in the Spring and in the Fall. These conferences focus on providing new information as well as reviewing numerous issues that all participants may encounter. The Spring conference is traditionally held in St. George, Utah, and the Fall conference moving to other choice locations in the state.
Examples of topics covered include:
· Facility Pavement Management · International Fire and Building Codes · Solar Wall Heating Systems · New legislative Issues · Facility Assessments · New Construction Materials · Cost Effective Building Remodeling
Presentations are also made by:
· Utah State Office of Risk Management · Utah Department of Energy · Office of the State Fire Marshal · Utah Office of Education
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