Proposed Policy (Page 1)
We think the best solution to deal with the problem of energy waste at our school is to create our own school policy based on EGUSD BP 3511, The EGUSD Energy Conservation Guidelines.
Our site policy would contain the following:
Standards
Lighting
1. All unnecessary lighting in unoccupied areas must be turned off.
2. Natural light must be used as much as possible.
3. Rooms will be evaluated by the site principal and/or the Energy Conservation Manager or his/her designee. The evaluation will determine the maximum amount of light switches that should be on.
4. All outside lighting will be off during daylight hours.
5. Students and staff who find exterior lights on during daylight hours must notify school custodian and office clerical staff and site principal.
The minimum amount of security lighting will be used when and where needed.
Appliances
1. Coffee pots and microwaves must be kept in conventional central locations accessible to employees.
2. The following items may not be kept in classrooms: microwaves, coffee pots, mini-fridges, potpourri devices, space heaters, plug in air fresheners, or other personal devices not for student/educational use.
3. Teachers may bring in additional personal computers, printers, scanners, document cameras, video /still cameras, stereo speakers if used for educational purposes.
4. The principal or vice principal or his/her designee will be responsible for checking class rooms and office spaces for non-educational appliances.
5. The principal or vice principal or his/her designee will notify staff to remove non-educational appliances if found.
6. Staff members who can prove they have a medical condition that requires a non-educational appliances if found.
7. Staff members may appeal to the District Energy Conservation Manager regarding decisions made by the principal or vice principal or his/her designee.
8. All electric devices that are easy to unplug must be unplugged at the end of each school day, prior to leaving for the weekend, prior to leaving for vacation or off track times.
9. Teachers must try to make electrical outlets accessible to assist in unplugging and plugging in electric devices.
Responsibilities
Principal Responsibilities
1. They must maintain the full energy usage at their school site
2. That have a duty of making sure all thermostats are set at the right temperature
3. They must ensure that during times of extreme weather, the (Heating Ventilations Air Conditioning) HVAC systems will be turned on before the start of the say.
4. They will have the responsibility to keep in touch with the teachers about any energy updates
5. They will keep a focus of energy conservation manger and site employees to create a plan for common areas that provide personal appliances for personal use
Teacher Responsibilities
1. Teachers will close blinds in the summer to prevent direct sunlight coming into their rooms when air conditioning systems are on.
2. Teachers will close blinds at night during the winter months when the heating systems are in use.
3. Teachers must keep classroom area air supply and return grills clear of furniture or displays so the heating/ventilation/air conditioning systems can work properly.
4. Teachers will keep thermostats accessible and keep all hot or cold things away from it, so the thermostat will work properly.
5. Teachers must report faulty thermostats and other equipment that may be malfunctioning immediately.
6. Teachers must choose at least two students to serve as “Energy Monitors” to turn lights off when leaving the classroom and perform other duties as assigned.
7. Must tell students to dress appropriately for weather.
8. Teachers will make certain that lights are turned off when leaving the classroom.
9. Teachers will only use additional teaching equipment, such as aquariums, only for educational uses. Personal appliances such as mini-fridges, coffee pots, microwaves, air fresheners, potpourri devices, space heaters must be removed.
10. Teachers must promote and support student clubs or groups that focus on energy conservation measures and environmental awareness.
Clerical Responsibilities
1. Clerical staff WILL close blinds or drapes on windows that receive direct sunlight in summer.
2. Clerical staff WILL keep air supply grills clear of furniture and displays.
3. Clerical staff WILL keep thermostat temperature within the energy conservation program guidelines.
4. Clerical staff WILL report faulty thermostats and other equipment immediately.
5. Clerical staff WILL turn off lights in unused areas.
6. Clerical staff WILL turn off ceiling and wall fans when leaving the office.
7. Clerical staff MUST use natural light as much as possible
Custodial Responsibilities
1. Custodial staff will control temperature of common areas
2. Custodial staff must do the responsibility of turning off the lights at nighttime
3. Custodial staff has to check for proper thermostat settings and functions and check for overheated and overcooled areas
4. Custodial staff must turn off lights in unused spaces
5. Custodial staff will follow procedures for setbacks/shutdowns during weekends and vacations
6. Custodial staff will communicate to the energy conservation manager
7. Custodial staff must utilize daily, weekend, and holiday shutdown lists
8. Custodial staff will maintain set points for heating and cooling unless authorized by appropriate personnel
9. Custodial staff must check to make sure all computers have been shut down properly and unplugged to avoid energy waste and phantom energy loss
Technology Responsibilities
1. All LCD projectors must be set to “whisper mode” to save energy and extend the bulb’s life
2. All LCD projectors must be set to “whiteboard mode” to save energy and extend the bulb’s life
3. All LCD projectors must be set to shut down automatically after five minutes to save energy and extend the bulb’s life
4. All PC computers must be set to “energy saver” mode
Student Responsibilities
1. Students will turn off lights when leaving a classroom
2. Energy monitors will turn off the computers in their classroom at the end of the day/after school
3. Students will encourage others to save energy
4. Students will be allowed to join/make a club to save energy
5. Students will remind teachers to conserve energy
6. Students will verify thermostats are set to 68˚ during the heating season, and 74˚ during the cooling season
7. Students must inform teacher/principal/custodians when temperatures are not correctly set