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An Introduction to

An Introduction to. Washington Green Schools. Is a voluntary, statewide, web-based program your school can use to: Reduce its carbon footprint Reduce campus operating costs Provide students with hands-on experience & education about the environment. The Mission.

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An Introduction to

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  1. An Introduction to

  2. Washington Green Schools Is a voluntary, statewide, web-based program your school can use to: • Reduce its carbon footprint • Reduce campus operating costs • Provide students with hands-on experience & education about the environment

  3. The Mission Provide Washington schools with the tools and support needed to: • Operate environmentally efficient and responsible facilities, and • Integrate an environmental focus both inside and outside the classroom

  4. The Vision All Washington schools: • Practice resource conservation and protection, and toxics reduction; and, • Provide a climate where students are engaged to become environmental stewards

  5. Benefits for Schools • Opportunities to meet state learning goals • Participation in hands-on environmental education • Possibility of reducing utility and operating costs (supports the OSPI Sustainable Schools goals) • Reduction of school’s carbon and environmental footprint

  6. More Benefits For Schools • Students gain project management and leadership skills • Useful for community service and culminating projects • Student ownership and pride in school • Make a difference on the planet • Public recognition of efforts

  7. Schools Take Action! • Energy Efficiency • Recycling & Waste Reduction • Toxics Reduction & Indoor Air Quality • Transportation & Outdoor Air Quality • Water Quality & Conservation

  8. A Tier a Year • The program consists of four succeeding Tiers, each of which can be accomplished within a school year • Every school starts at Tier 1, and then proceeds through the rest of the Tiers at its own pace

  9. How the Program Works Tier 1: Earn 100 Points • Form a Green Team • Complete at least one assessment from one category • Earn points through taking action in all categories • Share accomplishments with the community • Submit an online Report Card • Celebrate success and fly your flag!

  10. Example of Action Energy Efficiency - establish or improve school-wide strategies for turning off all lights when adequate sunlight is available or when rooms are not in use (20 pts)

  11. Example of Action Recycling & Waste Reduction -Expand existing recycling program by at least one material type and run a campaign to promote the program (20 pts)

  12. Example of Action Toxics Reduction & Indoor Air Quality - make sure all air vents are unblocked and free from clutter to maintain healthy indoor air quality. Create a plan to educate students, teachers, and staff about keeping vents free of clutter (10 pts)

  13. Example of Action Transportation & Outdoor Air Quality - Implement a no-idling policy and educational campaign for buses and cars at pick-up and drop-off times (20 pts)

  14. Example of Action Water Quality & Conservation - Contact local agencies/organizations to find out what water related resources, programs and/or technical assistance is available for your school (speakers, classroom resources, technical assistance, grant programs, special projects, etc.). Schedule a speaker, program, project or technical assistance for your school (10 pts)

  15. What is a Green Team? • A Green Team includes at least one teacher, one staff and two students • The Green Team leads assessments and actions, enters findings on the Washington Green Schools website, and shares successes with the community

  16. Continuing Success with Tiers 2, 3, 4 • In Tiers 2 and 3 your Green Team chooses additional Category Assessments and Actions, meeting the minimum required points • Tier 4 is still being developed

  17. Certification and Recognition When your school finishes the requirements of each Tier, completes an online Report Card, and is certified, then it’s time to celebrate! Your school will receive a Washington Green School flag to fly proudly!

  18. Website Tools • “Locker Room”: login and keep forms and notes • Bulletin Board: upload case studies and photos • Information on location and actions of other participating schools

  19. Pilot Schools • Cooper Elementary School, Seattle • Ellensburg High School, Ellensburg • Franklin Elementary School, Port Angeles • Holy Rosary School, Seattle • Lawton Elementary School, Seattle • Mount Baker High School, Deming • New Market Skills Center, Tumwater • Oasis School, Richland • West Valley High School, Spokane • Reardan-Edwall Middle School, Reardan • River’s Edge High School, Richland • Simpson Elementary, Montesano • Skyridge Middle School, Camas • Tumwater Middle School, Tumwater • West Valley City School, Spokane • Wy'East Middle School, Vancouver 

  20. Pilot School Feedback “Recruited 20 students from four science classes. Teams conducted ALL of the assessments. Kids had a good time playing detective, interviewing teachers, custodians. They learned a lot about their school that they never thought they needed to know.” West Valley City School (Spokane)

  21. Pilot School Feedback “We worked with the district to do our water assessment, which included looking at the pipe quality in the building. Several faucets had lead in them (below official unsafe levels). They were all drinking fountains, so they shut them down and installed Dixie cup dispensers next to regular faucets. The assessment was completed by a team of teachers and some high achieving 5th grade students.” Franklin Elementary School (Port Angeles)

  22. How to Get Involved The Washington Green Schools Program will become available to all Washington State schools in 2009.  Please check the website in 2009 for information on how to sign up to participate.

  23. Assoc. of Washington School Principals Cispus Learning Center City of Bellingham City of Issaquah City of Vancouver Clark County Solid Waste Green Solutions Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County King County Green Schools Program Kitsap County Public Works Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association Northwest, Puget Sound, and Southwest Clean Air Agencies Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Puget Sound Energy Seattle Public Schools Seattle Public Utilities Snohomish County Public Works  Spokane Regional Solid Waste System Tacoma Public Utilities Thurston County Solid Waste WA State Department of Ecology WSU Extension Partners

  24. Questions? www.wagreenschools.org

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