Facility management can be one of the most important aspects of running an educational institution. School buildings are centerpieces to the educational process, and the better they are maintained, the more effective that process can be. The role of facility managers in schools is diverse, sometimes encompassing painting classrooms, unclogging toilets and answering queries from teachers about carpeting supplies. This series will cover everything about managing school facilities—sharing insights on what makes for good schools and how you might help establish them.