Environmental Rules, Regulations, And Policies
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The Office of Facilities Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all students, faculty, support staff and all stakeholders of the Paterson Public Schools District. This mission is supported through periodic inspections of existing District facilities, and careful review of all proposed school sites to ensure a school environment that is health-protective and conducive to learning. The facilities department employees numerous Certified Educational Facilities Managers, numerous Lead Renovators as well as licensed electricians, plumbers, HVACR and other technical staff. Environmental consultants and certified laboratories are engaged as necessary to support the in-house team.
Department Goals
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- All school environments are maintained in a safe, healthy manner and are conducive to learning.
- Safe and healthy working conditions will be provided to all District employees in strict compliance with all authorities having jurisdiction, in a manner that reduces risk and liabilities to all stakeholders.
- Proposed school sites will undergo an appropriate level of environmental review in line with SDA policies, and new schools will be designed and constructed to reduce environmental risks, conserve energy, and provide optimal conditions for learning pursuant to state authorities.
- District facilities will operate in strict compliance with environmental regulations, including but not limited to all Federal, State, County, Local regulations, and in a manner that reduces environmental risks and liabilities.
Contact Us
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Neil Mapp
Chief Officer of Facilities and Custodial Services
973-321-0912
Email: nmapp@paterson.k12.nj.us
Stephanie Gales-Varlack
Director of Facilities Operations
973-321-0932
Email: sgales@paterson.k12.nj.us
Damaris Rivera
Confidential Secretary
973-321-0961
Email: darivera@paterson.k12.nj.us
Oscar Rivera
Manager Of Sector Supervisors & Custodial Services
973-321-0939
Email: orivera@paterson.k12.nj.us
Thomas Hirz
Construction/Fire Code Manager
973-321-0949
Email: thirz@paterson.k12.nj.us
Tracyann Williams
Senior Manager of Capital Projects
973-321-0931
Email: tanwilliams@paterson.k12.nj.us
Robert Vander Pyl
Coordinator of Maintenance
973-321-2266
Email: rvanderpyl@paterson.k12.nj.us
Anthony Vasquez
Sector Supervisor
973-321-2201
Email: avasquez@paterson.k12.nj.us
Pedro Cespedes
Sector Supervisor
973-321-0937
Email: pcespedes@paterson.k12.nj.us
Gjylten Ramadan
Sector Supervisor
973-321-0933
Email: gramadan@paterson.k12.nj.us
Javier Valle
Sector Supervisor
973-321-2263
Email: vallej@paterson.k12.nj.us us
Documents
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Facilities Management Circular - Mold Test Interpretation
Facilities Management Circular - Mold Test Interpretation.pdf 100.41 KB (Last Modified on June 8, 2022) -
SOP Non-Curricular Use of School Facilities and Grounds during the School Day
SOP Non-Curricular Use of School Facilities and Grounds during the School Day.pdf 100.23 KB (Last Modified on June 8, 2022)
SOP Index
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SOP 07.00 Hazard Assessment for Personal Protection Equipment
SOP 07.00 Hazard Assessment for Personal Protection Equipment.pdf 88.79 KB (Last Modified on June 8, 2022) -
SOP 17.02 IPM Synopsis for Principals / Building Administrators
SOP 17.02 IPM Synopsis for Principals-Building Administrators.pdf 144.28 KB (Last Modified on June 8, 2022)
Documents And SOPs
Five Year Long-Range Facility Plan
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Five Year Long-Range Facility Plan
Many of the topics shared here include: school size, repairs and upgrades to existing schools, new schools and Elementary School Choice. Thanks to all who helped to participate in this process and contributed to this final plan to improve our school buildings.