2016 ISSA/INTERCLEAN “Taking Stock, Assessing Your Program” Kimberly Thomas Executive Director Plant Services & Custodial Operations Clarke County School District Athens, Georgia Tuesday, October 25, 2016

The Issues Improve IAQ in school facilities Quality HVAC systems Control Moisture/Mold Integrated Pest Management Cleaning & Maintenance Green Cleaning as a Daily Practice Green Purchasing Source Control ROI for your program Effective Communication & Support Advocates & Cohorts

Doing what you pledge: ASSESSMENT MEASURES Employee Performance and Training Employee Safety Communication Indoor Air Quality Preventative Maintenance Product and Equipment Performance Sustainability Return on Investment

Conduct routine inspections of school environment -Safety inspections of entire schools. Look for anything considered “unsafe” -Report issued to school principal and leadership team for accountability -Weekly building walk-throughs looking for safety issues

Train cleaning/maintenance staff on protocols Ensure safety data sheets (SDS) are available to staff and visitors Feedback from staff on what they want additional training on Train cleaning/maintenance staff on protocols Monthly and annual training with team supervisors/ shop training Other training as needed on “professional learning days” or days when students are not in school Ensure safety data sheets (SDS) are available to staff SDS notebooks located at all front offices and custodial closets at schools (Head Custodian Office) Downloaded to flash drive for maintenance staff New policy recommendation that school teachers provide SDS sheets and inventory list for any products (cleaning, etc.) they bring from home or request parents send to their classrooms (accountability) What additional training does the staff want (FEEDBACK from them is valuable)

Employee Safety Annual and Continuous Safety Training Facility Safety Reports Recognition for Achieving Safety Goals

Asthma Care Plans for CCSD (2012-2016 )

Product & Equipment Performance District Purchasing Policy Does It WORK? Sustainability Components

Preventative Maintenance & Assessment Develop a preventative maintenance plan Assessment = Action Plan Do you need funding? Development of PM Program: Assign PM for accountability with date and times Any PMs that your staff cannot handle could be contracted to outside vendors Monitor PM schedules (web based software or calendar program)

Sustainability / Communication Determining the Message Support Your Message Communication Plan Feedback & Survey Results

Chemical Reductions (Daily Cleaners 2015) Return on Investment for Green Cleaning Chemical Reductions (Daily Cleaners 2015) Internal Policy to purchase energy efficient or environmentally sensitive products as a priority

Chemical Reductions (Daily Cleaners 2016) Return on Investment for Green Cleaning Chemical Reductions (Daily Cleaners 2016) Internal Policy to purchase energy efficient or environmentally sensitive products as a priority

Spending Reductions in Daily Cleaners Return on Investment for Green Cleaning Spending Reductions in Daily Cleaners Internal Policy to purchase energy efficient or environmentally sensitive products as a priority

Worker Compensation/Injuries Return on Investment for Green Cleaning Worker Compensation/Injuries Internal Policy to purchase energy efficient or environmentally sensitive products as a priority

Worker Compensation/Injuries Return on Investment for Green Cleaning Worker Compensation/Injuries Internal Policy to purchase energy efficient or environmentally sensitive products as a priority

Program Accolades 2015 Grand Award: K12 School District American School & University Magazine

2016 ISSA/INTERCLEAN “Taking Stock, Assessing Your Program” Kimberly Thomas Executive Director Plant Services & Custodial Operations Clarke County School District Athens, Georgia Tuesday, October 25, 2016