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Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Facilitron Partner for Facility Management

  • By Matt Jones
  • 10/22/24

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) recently announced a partnership with facility management systems provider Facilitron, according to a news release. MDCPS has about 350,000 students across 400 campuses and is the 19th Florida school district to use Facilitron’s platform. The service empowers school district to manage spaces more efficiently—including rentals, events, and building operations—improve campus safety, and boost community engagement.

“Our partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools is a significant milestone in our mission to help districts manage their spaces safely and efficiently,” said Facilitron CEO Jeff Benjamin. “By streamlining facility use, improving community engagement, and reinforcing safety measures, we’re proud to support MDCPS in their commitment to delivering an excellent educational experience while fostering strong ties with the local community.”

The platform allows districts to streamline their operations, reduce administrative workloads, and ensure the safety and accessibility of facilities. Features include comprehensive facility scheduling for both school events and community rentals; safety and security capabilities like people tracking; revenue generation via renting out school facilities like auditoriums, fields, and gymnasiums; and automation and maintenance tools for automated invoicing, insurance verification, payment collections, and preventative maintenance and work-order management.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Miami-Dade County Public Schools into the Facilitron family,” said Cheryl Galloway, Facilitron’s Director of Community Engagement. “Their commitment to both safety and community engagement makes this partnership a perfect fit. With Facilitron, MDCPS will streamline their facility use management, optimize space utilization, and strengthen community relationships.”

About the Author

Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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