November 2026
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Inside the November Issue |
Build Emergency Readiness
Into School Comms
New data shows that routine communication
makes up the vast majority of activity
across K-12 schools, and that this
everyday use forms the foundation for a
confident emergency response.
Singlewire Software has released “The
State of K-12 Critical Communications Report,”
which highlights trends in how K-12
schools shared daily and emergency messages
during the 2025-26 school year.
The report analyzes actual notification
activity from approximately 16,000 K-12
schools that use the Singlewire Informa-
Cast critical communication and incident
management platform. Full story »
House Bill Would Codify
EPA’s Safer Choice
Legislation to codify and strengthen the
Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)
Safer Choice Program, has been introduced
in the House of Representatives.
Introduced by U.S. representatives
Scott Peters (D-CA) and Mariannette
Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA), The Safer
Choice Program Authorization Act, would
give producers a voluntary framework to
evaluate the human health, environmental,
and economic effects of the chemicals
and technologies they use. This also helps
consumers identify safer alternatives for
cleaning and other products. Full story »
today's news
Betco Expands Chemical Assets with Fuller Buy
BOWLING GREEN, OH -- Betco Corporation, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals for more than 75 years, has acquired the chemical assets of Fuller Industries, Inc., a Kansas-based subsidiary of GDI Ainsworth.
Silver Oak Sells CCS to Wind Point
EVANSTON, IL -- Silver Oak Services Partners, LLC, a private equity firm focused on business, consumer and healthcare services companies, has sold its portfolio company CCS Facility Services to Wind Point Partners.
Servicon Joins Akara for AI Tech in Hospitals
CULVER CITY, CA -- Servicon, a national environmental and facility services company, is partnering with Akara, a healthcare automation company developing AI-enabled sensors and robotics for hospitals.
JLL Renews Pact with Emerus for 42 Hospitals
CHICAGO -- Emerus, an operator of neighborhood hospitals, has chosen JLL to continue providing multiple services, including Integrated Facilities Management (IFM), Lease Administration, Transaction Management, Project and Development Services and Energy and Sustainability Services, for a growing part of its real estate portfolio.
Free HVAC Guide for Contractors Serving Schools
FAIR LAWN, NJ – Brookaire, a commercial air filter manufacturer, has published a free guide for HVAC contractors and facility managers covering the specific challenges of air filtration in educational facilities and how to address them.










