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Megan Dietz posted a reply on Re: Flooring Types in the Museum
Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Said: If you decide to do carpet, I would highly recommend a carpet tile rather than one solid piece. That way if something gets stained/damaged, you only need to swap out 1 or a few tiles, rather than replacing the whole floor or havin...
Kora Burtch posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Flooring Types in the Museum
I am the Executive Director at the Children's Museum of Findlay. We are in the process of changing locations and need recommendations on flooring. In our previous location, we used a rubber tile flooring and it was not the easiest to clean and are looking for some other options.
What flooring types have your used in your museum that you would highly recommend or completely steer clear from? We have tossed ideas from carpet to glazed concrete and want some additional input.
What flooring types have your used in your museum that you would highly recommend or completely steer clear from? We have tossed ideas from carpet to glazed concrete and want some additional input.
Teresa Craft posted a reply on Re: Employee and Volunteer Policies - Backgroun...
Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Said: Meg-Per our Jan 2025 updated handbook, we require all employees, repeat volunteers, and on-site vendors (our food trucks) to have a background check completed before beginning work. Additionally, educators will be subject to a yearl...
Danielle Larsen posted a reply on Re: Performance Increase/Merit Raise policy
Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Said: We do a 3% COL raise annually, and more if performance merits it. Attached is the current evaluation tool we use. It is not my favorite, but we do also have them self-evaluate with the same tool which is really helpful to see if I am on...
Danielle Larsen posted a reply on Re: Employee and Volunteer Policies - Backgroun...
Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Said: Hi Meg! We just updated our employee handbook last fall. I will attach.We do background checks on all employees and board members annually (we go through Verified First for the lowest cost). We also do background checks on volunteer...
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