Resource Conservation Manager Andrew Cassilly Resource Conservation Manager Developing a Sustainability Program

The goal of Sustainable Schools is to design, build, and operate schools in such a fashion as to maximize student potential, protect their health, and nurture their respect for the environment.. Text Or image Developing a Sustainability Program

The Influence of a Green School on Its Occupants 70% report improved test scores 83% report increased faculty satisfaction Nearly 1/3 report reduced student absenteeism Text Or image 2012 McGraw-Hill Report Developing a Sustainability Program

Step 1 Build a Bridge Inventory your current sustainability status. Operations Curriculum Build a Bridge Inventory your current sustainability status. Where can I get Money? What is the easiest to tackle at this time? What will get us the most PR attention and therefore the most support? Grow from your success! Text Or image Developing a Sustainability Program

Step 2 Look for subjects whose curriculums could be supported Talk with teachers about the lessons they do or could do that would support environmental literacy and sustainability Provide them with possible resources for future lessons (Service Learning?) Develop your Environmental Leadership Team Text Or image Developing a Sustainability Program

Step 3: Promote the program Events will focus positive attention Walk the bridge Use students energy to generate excitement Text Or image Developing a Sustainability Program

Step 4: Build Relationships Find those within your building or school system who could lend support Use parents as a resource for outside community and business partnerships Participation from the school community at large Text Or image Developing a Sustainability Program

Step 4: Build Relationships Professional organizations Text Or image 2013 Developing a Sustainability Program

Pharmaceutical Disposal Program Third year collection diverted over 650 pounds of medication from our waste stream to an environmentally responsible disposal program 2013 Developing a Sustainability Program

Programs HELP Program (Behavior Modification) The Great Can Clash http://www.hcps.org/departments/operations/HarfordEnvironmentalLeadershipProgram.aspx The Great Can Clash Environmental Stewardship Poster Contest Recycling Competition between two high schools. Green Schools Summit

Programs Water Conservation Program Developing a Sustainability Program

Food & Nutrition Farm to Schools Program Developing a Sustainability Program

Tree Planting Partnership 2013 Developing a Sustainability Program

Solar Tubes

Programs Team Cleaning Program BAHS Pilot Project the square footage has been increased by 110 square feet. the square footage has been increased by 110 square feet. Team Cleaning Program Programs BAHS Pilot Project Approximate energy reduction of $15,000 annually. No additional custodial staff were added in spite of a square footage increase of 110 square feet. Developing a Sustainability Program

Lighting and Mechanical systems Upgrades FMS upgrades- summer 2011 Annual Lighting Energy Savings = $60801.42 Annual Lamp Savings = $1,391.73 Annual Ballast Savings = $3,035.01 Total Annual Savings = $65,228.16 Total Cost of Project = $101,228.16 Utility Rebate = $39,470.00 Net Cost of Project = $61,758.16 Payback Period (in years) = .95 Return on Investment (ROI) =105.6% Developing a Sustainability Program

No Mow Meadow Project Developing a Sustainability Program

Furniture Refurbish Project New replacement desk = $75.00 Refurbished desk = $24.00 HCPS Cost Avoidance = $51 .00 per desk Developing a Sustainability Program

Alternative Energy Program Text Or image Developing a Sustainability Program