9 6 11 Work Session_Green Vision Education Assessment
GREEN VISION EDUCATION SURVEY
(Updated 8/01/11))
School Name:
School Contacts:
Date of Assessment:
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Evaluation Team Members:
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Very Some Almost
little times always Always
ENERGY & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1 2 3 4
To what extent are lights, computers, monitors, printers, and other electronic
1.
equipment turned off or “powered down” in your school when they are not
required to be on (vending misers, occupancy sensors, etc.)?
Comments:
To what extent are windows and curtains closed at the end of the school day?
2.
Comments:
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To what extent does your school practice using both sides of the paper?
3.
Comments:
To what extent does your school use multiple means of communication to
4.
minimize the use of paper?
Please List: (1 point per item)
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2.
3.
4.
Comments:
To what extent are windows and outside doors kept closed to save energy in
5.
air conditioned buildings?
Comments:
To what extent have services from community energy conservation providers
6.
been used in school efforts?
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To what extent are air vents on walls or window sills cleaned, maintained,
7.
and kept free of obstructions?
Comments:
To what extent does your school actively discourage idling of buses and cars
8.
on school grounds and at the curb?
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To what extent does your school promote alternative transportation and
9.
alternative fuels to conserve fossil fuel energy?
Comments:
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To what extent does your school promote consumption of tap water over
10.
water in disposable bottles?
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To what extent is your school exploring the use of renewable energy sources?
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(e.g. solar or wind powered lighting or appliances.)
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Energy & Resource Management Sub-Totals
(Maximum Possible: 44 points)
Very Some Almost
little times always Always
EDUCATION/ECO-LITERACY
2 4 6 8
To what extent is each classroom responsible for the correct sorting of materials
1.
for recycling or reuse?
Comments:
To what extent do students, staff, and parents participate in an environmental
2.
group/club at your school?
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To what extent are environmental issues such as global climate change,
3.
addressed in the curriculum and school-based initiatives at your school?
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To what extent does your school provide environmental learning experiences to
4.
the community?
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To what extent are your school grounds an outdoor laboratory for
5.
environmental learning?
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Comments:
To what extent does your school discuss the differences between renewable and
6.
non-renewable resources?
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To what extent does your school address major environmental concerns with
7.
students, parents, and staff (e.g. global climate change, groundwater
contamination, invasive species, etc.)?
Comments:
To what extent has your school compiled a progress portfolio and an overall
8.
written plan for waste management, energy efficiency, and conservation?
Comments:
Education/Eco-Literacy Sub-Totals
(Maximum Possible: 64 points)
Very Some Almost
little times always Always
GREEN POLICIES, PRACTICES & PROCUREMENT
1 2 3 4
To what extent does your school have an effective “Litter-Free” policy and
1.
practice for activities, athletics and day to day grounds keeping (Leave No
Trace,” etc.)?
Comments:
To what extent does your school monitor correct and efficient recycling?
2.
Comments:
To what extent are excessive personal electrical appliances minimized in the
3.
school (beverage warmers, battery chargers for personal appliances, holiday
lights, microwaves, personal cell phone chargers, radios, refrigerators,
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toasters, etc.)?
Comments:
To what extent does your school practice purchasing recyclable, recycled
4.
content, rechargeable, reusable, durable, environmentally preferable or
“green” products?
Comments:
Green Policies, Practices and Procurement Sub-Total
(Maximum Possible: 16 points)
Very Some Almost
little times always Always
RECYCLING
2 4 6 8
To what extent does your school participate in an ongoing recycling program
1.
involving multiple materials (co-mingle aluminum, cardboard, computer printer
cartridges, paper, tin, plastic, etc.)?
Comments:
To what extent are there recycling bins next to trash cans and “waste” baskets?
2.
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To what extent are recycling containers available for use at outdoor events and
3.
programs?
Comments:
To what extent are recycling instructions visible on all recycling containers?
4.
Comments:
Does your school weigh trash and recyclables at least twice a year to obtain an
5.
average recycling rate?
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Comments:
If so, on an average day, is your school’s recycling rate (recycling weight vs.
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trash weight):
less than 10%? (2 points)
10% - 19%? (4 points)
20% - 29%? (6 points)
30% or over? (8 points)
Comments:
Recycling Sub-Totals
(Maximum Possible: 48 points)
Very Some Almost
ORGANICS MANAGEMENT
little times always Always
(Food Service, Composting, Landscaping)
1 2 3 4
To what extent does your school promote the reduction and volume of waste
1.
created in the cafeteria or lounge?
Comments:
To what extent is your school’s landscape debris composted or used beneficially?
2.
(Leaves, grass trimmings, etc).
Comments:
To what extent are your food scrap residuals composted?
3.
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Organics Management Sub-Totals
(Maximum Possible: 12 points)
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Points Earned
Unsure Almost Always
MAINTENANCE & POLLUTION PREVENTION
0 2
(District influenced but schools have responsibility for carry through.)
To what extent does your school update the overhead lighting technology
1.
(implement replacement of T-12 fluorescents with T-8 or T-5 fluorescents) and
switch from incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)
(i.e. replace 60-watt incandescent with 13-watt CFL) where applicable?
Comments:
To what extent does your school adhere to the standard school hours room
2.
temperatures (68-72 deg. F or 20-22 C) and make maximum use of its
buildings’ temperature control system(s)?
Comments:
To what extent are mechanical and power equipment checked regularly and
3.
appropriate maintenance conducted?
Comments:
To what extent does your school use energy saving technology, (Johnson
4.
Control Systems, etc.) in its air conditioning units, appliances, vending
machine misers, water heaters, etc. during off hours (evenings, weekends, and
summers)?
Comments:
To what extent does your school recycle metals, unusable electronic equipment
5.
and other materials?
Comments:
To what extent does your school promote the use of locally produced and
6.
alternative fuel and energy sources such as biodiesel, Hybrid, geothermal, etc?
Comments:
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To what extent are your hazardous materials, including chemicals from labs
7.
and mercury containing fluorescent bulbs, disposed through an authorized
vendor?
Comments:
To what extent does your school practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to
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reduce the use of toxics (including personal cleaning supplies and personal care
products)?
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District Influenced Sub-Totals
(Maximum Possible: 16 points)
OVERALL TOTAL
(Maximum Possible: 200)
SCORING
Points Earned Where You Are At Score
There are many great things you can do to make your school a greener place.
0-49 Red
You have made some progress, but have many more green initiatives to start.
50-99 Yellow
You are doing well and working hard towards greening your school.
100-149 Blue
150-200 Congratulations! Your school is a shade of green already! Green
Blue Award winners receive a certificate. Green Award winners receive a certificate, a banner, and a flag.
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