Auxiliary Adviser

"Providing Services That Power Education"
Volume 3, Issue 4
December 2002

In This Issue
A Beloved Leader and Friend
Thank You
Auxiliary Services Holiday Banquet
Congratulations
NC Food Bank
Mark Your Calendar
New Hires
Training

A Beloved Leader and Friend
"I've done very little, but we've done a lot," said Ray Massey, Jr., associate superintendent for auxiliary services. This from a man who oversaw the construction of more than 50 schools and 120 major renovation projects funded by more than $1.2 billion of school bond referendums, initiated energy conservation efforts, renewed the focus on safety, managed annual budgets of over $250 million, and touched countless lives along the way.

His comment reflects his selfless, humble nature and his propensity to graciously step aside and let others accept praise. Now, after close to 30 years of service, Massey is retiring.

Thank You
With winter weather procedures already in hand, WCPSS maintenance employees worked through the weekend to ensure schools would be safe, warm and accessible for students and staff after last Wednesday's ice storm. Because of their efforts, all but two schools opened Monday morning with only a two-hour delay. By Tuesday, all WCPSS schools opened on their regular schedules.

WCPSS maintenance employees and contractors were on standby Wednesday afternoon as weather alerts began calling for ice to accumulate on trees, power lines and roads. By 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, employees were already checking on schools. Staff worked from early in the morning to late at night to clear ice, fallen trees and other debris from school entrances, bus and parent drop off lanes and parking lots.

Thank you for an outstanding job.

Auxiliary Services Holiday Banquet
The Auxiliary Services Holiday Banquet will be held on Wednesday, December 18, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., in the M&O Transportation Shop. Barbecue pork, chicken and shrimp will be provided. Please bring your favorite side dish with serving utensils, dessert or soda. Sweet and unsweetened tea and breads will be provided.

Door prizes will be given, along with a final farewell to Ray Massey, Jr.

Congratulations
Frank Koontz, director of environmental health and safety, was appointed to the State Employees' Credit Union's East Raleigh Advisory Board this month. His term will last until Dec. 31, 2004. Koontz hopes his involvement will benefit school system employees.

NC Food Bank
The Wake County Public School System is collecting non-perishable food items for the NC Food Bank, Dec. 2 - 13. Look for collection barrels near the entrance of the Child Nutrition, Facilities and Maintenance Buildings.

Some of the items needed most include: canned fruits and vegetables, canned soups, cereal, diapers, infant formula, elderly nutrition drinks, canned fish, beef stew, corned beef hash, chili, rice, pasta, dried beans, and 100% fruit juice. Please do not bring any glass items.

Mark Your Calendar
Food Bank Collections
Dec. 2 - 13

Ray Massey, Jr.'s Retirement Celebration
Dec. 11
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Moore Square Museums Magnet Middle

Auxiliary Services Holiday Luncheon
Dec. 18
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
M&O Transportation Shop

WCPSS Holiday Luncheon (Administrative Office)
Dec. 20
12:30 p.m.
Wakefield High School

Winter Break Holidays
Schools and Central Office Closed
Dec. 24 - 26, 2002
Jan. 1, 2003

New Hires
Please welcome Brad Pace, heavy equipment operator, and Thomas Marshburn, grading foreman, to the Buildings and Grounds Department. Pace transferred from the Transportation Department, Sept. 30. Marshburn, previously an independent contractor, began working for Wake schools in November.

Training
For a list of training opportunities for auxiliary services employees, visit http://www2.wcpss.net/Departments/OrganizationalDevelopment/orgdev3.html.

Stay Informed

The Auxiliary Adviser is e-mailed to subscribers in the school system; and posted on the Intranet, Internet, and Auxiliary Services Tao bulletin board. A hard copy of the Adviser is also posted on bulletin boards in the Maintenance and Facilities Buildings, placed in each maintenance shop's box, and one is sent to the head custodian and child nutrition staff at each school.

To have the newsletter e-mailed to you directly, simply send an e-mail with "subscribe" in the subject line, to kwood@wcpss.net.

Auxiliary Services Division
Vision
Providing Services That Power Education

Mission Statement
Provide quality facilities and support services to ensure safe, healthy, inviting and optimal learning environments.

Goals
1) Recruit, develop and retain a qualified and high quality workforce.
2) Provide and maintain quality facilities and support services that result in a safe and healthy learning environment.
3) Effectively communicate successes, challenges and needs.