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Planning: Studies, Prototypes and Test Cases

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Purpose Statement

The purpose of the Planning Team's studies, prototypes, and test cases is to engage in a purposeful continuous cycle of improvement using a design thinking methodology to advance operational excellence throughout the district.

Featured studies, prototypes, and test cases to be shared on this page by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023 include:

  • Grounds Department (Prototype): Water reduction through AI irrigation. 
  • Grounds Department (Test Case): Dry-Scape and native plant. 
  • Transportation (Test Case): First cycle of electrification of bus and logistic fleet.
  • Operations and Maintenance (Study): K-12 Energy Efficiency Program (KEEP) study and retrofit.
  • Maintenance (Study): CalSHAPE ventilation and air quality studies.

Contact Us

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. -  4:00 p.m.
Phone: (760) 726-2170 ext. 92701

Planning Team

Shawn T. Loescher, Ed.D.
Chief Operations Officer
(760) 726-2170 ext. 92702

Email: shawnloescher@vistausd.org

Danica Reed
Administrative Secretary I

(760) 726-2170 ext. 92702
Email: danicareed@vistausd.org

Grace Chan
(Project Professional Corps. Partnership Provider)
Director of Bond Construction (Measure LL) & Long Range Planning
(760) 726-2170 ext. 92702
Email: grace@ppc-sd.com

Kevin Kirby
Maintenance Manager
(760) 726-2170 ext. 92705
Email: kevinkirby@vistausd.org

Anthony Arias
Grounds Manager 
(760) 726-2170 ext. 92704
Email: anthonyarias@vistausd.org

Last Updated: September 26, 2023