Safety & Facilities

Welcome

The Safety and Facilities Operations at FSDB believes that a clean, safe, and beautiful facility is highly important, not only for the physical well-being, but also the psychological well-being of our students and staff. Comfortable and secure students make better learners. We are committed to providing a home away from home, in which our students can flourish.

Construction

The Construction Department manages all campus renovations and new construction. With some buildings being over 100 years old, the school strives to balance modernizing our campus with maintaining our historic character. All construction projects are tackled with the utmost attention to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, building codes, and best construction practices.

Maintenance

The Maintenance Department is made up of skilled carpenters, electricians, plumbers, heating/ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians, and maintenance mechanics. Their expertise is essential to maintaining all campus buildings. We work cooperatively with the academic and boarding programs to ensure that all systems are functioning properly. Maintenance personnel also provide support to students in the Building a Tradesman (BAT) program as part of the school's Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum.

Grounds

The Grounds Department maintains landscaping, irrigation, athletic fields, and playgrounds. Grounds personnel strive to maintain “green space” in this picturesque environment, surrounded on three sides by a thriving saltmarsh.