Studio W Architects celebrates Mark Manstof, Director of Facilities, Maintenance, Operations & Transportation at Huntington Beach City School District (HBCSD), for his well-deserved recognition in Blueprint Magazine! A true visionary, Mark plays a critical role behind the scenes, ensuring that HBCSD’s learning environments are safe, well maintained and aligned with the District’s mission to foster student success.
Throughout the District’s ambitious plan to transform its campuses into 21st Century learning environments, Mark has been at the forefront, leading the operations team, managing the complexities of construction and championing a strategic, student-centered approach.
Studio W has had the privilege of partnering with Mark and HBCSD on the implementation of their Measure Q bond program, resulting in new construction projects and modernizations across the District. These efforts have positively impacted every school in the District, including:
- Smith Elementary School
- Seacliff Elementary School
- Peterson Elementary School
- Dwyer Middle School (including the new Gymnasium & STEM Academy)
- Eader Elementary School
- Hawes Elementary School
- Moffett Elementary School
A highlight of the feature is the recently completed Sowers Middle School Reconstruction, hailed as the crown jewel of HBCSD’s long-range facilities plan. Reflecting on the significance of this milestone, Studio W President, Chelsea Pozar shared,
“The completion of the Sowers Middle School Reconstruction project culminates a transformative time for the district and highlights the significance of our partnership throughout the 10-year building process.”
We are proud to celebrate Mark’s dedication, insight and leadership to the District’s mission to nurture the whole child through diverse academic, athletic and social-emotional opportunities.
Read the full feature here: https://www.bpcmag.com/case-studies/mark-manstof-huntington-beach-city-school-district/
