G O I N G G R E E N

GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE POLICIES:

FROM PREPARTION TO IMPLEMENTATION

PASBO ConferenceMarch 9, 2012

Why Go Green?

Most schools recognize that they have a responsibility to the environment

beyond legal and regulatory requirements.

Polici

es ProceduresPractices

Value of Policies/Procedures

• Promote green school practices that conserve natural resources

• Reduce the impact of district operations on the environment

• Protect the health of students, staff, and community

• Mandate Action

Consider…….

• Initial Cost• Long-term Potential Cost Savings• Quality and Performance of the Product or Service• Health Impacts• Environmental Considerations.

Policies/Procedures need to be

Reflective of the organizational view on

acceptable business practices Sanctioned by the school board and

the administration Clearly defined as to the structure

and and approach Consistently communicated

Transportation Dept.

B20 Biodiesel Fuel First PA school district to switch exclusively More efficient than standard diesel fuel http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/

community/alternative_fuels_incentive_grant/10492

Anti-idling Policy http://www.psba.org/districts_policies/g/237/POLGRVL810_2.pdf

Waste Oil Heater Uses waste oil taken from the buses Solves problem of the cost of disposal Approximate cost was $10,000 Saves 2,500 gallons per year (over $5,000) http://www.cleanburn.com/

Engine Block Warmers

Food Service Dept.

Polystyrene Densifier GVSD kitchens use polystyrene foam trays for student lunches Less expensive than the “green” alternative of biodegradable sugar

cane products Trays are compacted and densified cylinders are picked up for

recycling Partnering with neighboring districts to use the densifier http://www.dart.biz/

Food Service Dept.

Community Garden 1 acre garden planted in spring of 2009 at KD Markley Elementary

School Has yielded various fruits and vegetables that are used in the

kitchens Reduces the amount of produce to be purchased Composting of kitchen food waste for

use in garden First year costs covered by grants

and contributions Supports the PA “Farm to School

Initiative”

Buildings and Grounds Dept.

Use of Green Products Green Seal Certified paper towels and toilet paper Green Seal Certified cleaning chemicals Reduce the number of chemicals

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) PA Law: Governs the use of insecticides/pesticides Notification of staff, students, community when using these products http://www.psba.org/districts_policies/g/237/POLGRVL711.pdf

Indoor Air Quality Reduce the opportunity for mold and other allergens Greenguard® certified furnishings Tools for Schools program

http://epa.gov/iaq/schools/

Buildings and Grounds Dept.

Energy Reduction/Management Policy 817 – Energy Management and Conservation

http://www.psba.org/districts_policies/g/237/POLGRVL817.pdf Dictates temperature set points Outlaws personal appliances

Green team and energy conservation program Proper balancing and scheduling of equipment

Optimal starts Demand limiting and load rolling Reprogrammed lighting controls

Equipment upgrades (VFD’s, lighting) Demand Response

Energy Star Portfolio Manager www.energystar.gov

= $150 /yr.

Technology Dept.

Virtual servers

Printer reduction program Eliminates classroom printers Reduces amount of printing – saves paper

and toner Saves electricity

Automatic shutdown of computers and projectors

Remanufactured cartridges

District-Wide Projects

Recycling Program Single Stream Recycling

Glass, plastic, aluminum, cardboard, paper Recycling hauler chosen by CCIU bid GVSD recycles about 40% of our waste Costs $12.90 per pickup… $4,900 per year

Lamps & Batteries Lamp recycling kits Recycling services

Wood Pallets Returned to distribution warehouse Used by neighboring business Taken to recycling center

PA Recycling – DEP Website http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/recycle/recycle.htm

District-Wide Projects

Energy Conservation Initiative “Green Team” at district and building levels Grass roots program – no equipment changes Since 2007-08, reduced electric use by 20% Saved over $350,000 25% of savings given back to each school

Solar Photovoltaic Project $1 million project – 760 rooftop solar modules at

GV Middle School Partially funded by $500,000 stimulus grant Year #1

Produced 198 MW of electricity Saved $23,799

District is selling SRECs earned

Questions?