How a Texas School District Turned $150K in Custodial Savings into Three New Teachers
The district's custodial costs kept climbing. Supplies cost too much, the equipment was old, and labor hours weren't going where the buildings needed them. Leadership wanted to cut the custodial budget without the schools getting dirtier, and put the money back into classrooms.
This two-page case study covers what McLemore changed:
- Supply purchasing moved onto McLemore's volume pricing for paper, disinfectants and trash liners
- Newer equipment: floor scrubbers that cover more ground per hour, electrostatic sprayers, and metered dispensers that cut waste
- Cleaning schedules built around how each building is actually used, so high-traffic areas get the attention and empty ones don't soak up hours
Results after one year
- More than $150,000 in annual savings
- 20% lower custodial supply costs
- 30% more cleaning productivity, with less overtime
- Three new teachers hired with the savings
If your board keeps asking where the custodial budget goes, this is a good place to start.
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