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Why Are Policies & Procedures Important?
Establishing methods to address complicated environmental issues ensures responsible environmental stewardship and sets standards for the implementation of district-wide practices and strategies to protect our resources and provide healthy learning environments. This consistency drives success and ensures that the Broward County School District has a plan in place for addressing these complex environmental challenges.
About policies and procedures
Broward County Public Schools has a number of procedures in place to protect the environment. There are procedures for recycling, paper reduction, irrigation practices, water and energy conservation and native habitat restoration, etc. Read through this page to learn more about each of our plans and policies and how they ensure proper environmental stewardship.
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Environmental Legislation
Click here to learn more about the 2008 Florida Energy Bill, also called House Bill #7135.
For a memo on the impacts of the 2008 Energy Bill on the Florida Department of Education, visit this link.
Environmental Stewardship Policy #7014
In response to the District’s Environmental Goal, District’s Environmental Strategic Plan and the nationwide green movement, the School Board of Broward County approved the Environmental Stewardship Policy, which supports the effort to be good environmental stewards through education, best practices and strong partnerships.
To view other School Board policies, click here.
Environmental Strategic Plan
School Board Member, Dr. Robert Parks, identified the need to develop a formal environmental plan that could be implemented district-wide. In May 2007, the Interim Superintendent of the Broward County Public Schools and the School Board commissioned the development of an Environmental Strategic Plan (ESP). The ESP defines how “green initiatives” will be used to support academic achievement in conjunction with the School Board of Broward County’s (SBBC) educational curriculum programs.
Green Design Standards
In response to its Environmental Policy and Strategic Plan, the District has “greened” all Design Criteria and Design & Material Standards (technical specifications). These standards are tied to LEED Credits and will allow the District to choose LEED certification for buildings as desired.
Magnet Programs
Maintenance Policy
Partnerships with Outside Organizations (SWFWMD, Keep America Beautiful, NOAA. etc.)
School District Strategic Goals
What Broward Schools Are Doing
Green Design Standards
In response to its Environmental Policy and Strategic Plan, the District has “greened” all Design Criteria and Design & Material Standards (technical specifications). These standards are tied to LEED Credits and will allow the District to choose LEED certification for buildings as desired.
SBBC Design Criteria
As we design and construct our buildings using green design criteria and material standards we are closer to providing the optimal learning environment.
District Strategic Plan, Goal #7 – Environmental Stewardship
A new goal was added to the 2008-2011 District Strategic Plan – Goal #7 – Environmental Stewardship which reads: Ensure district’s leadership as environmental stewards through innovative ecology and energy conservation programs.
Environmental Strategic Plan
School Board Member, Dr. Robert Parks, identified the need to develop a formal environmental plan that could be implemented district-wide. In May 2007, the Interim Superintendent of the Broward County Public Schools and the School Board commissioned the development of an Environmental Strategic Plan (ESP). The ESP defines how “green initiatives” will be used to support academic achievement in conjunction with the School Board of Broward County’s (SBBC) educational curriculum programs.
District Environmental Resolutions
- Resolution #10-23 in Support of Green Schools Committee of United States Green Building Council (USGBC), South Chapter, Broward Branch
- Resolution #09-98 in Support of Earth Day, April 22, 2009
- Resolution #09-73 in Support of Green Week, April 20 – 24, 2009
- Resolution #08-82 in Support of Water Conservation Month
- Resolution #08-93 in Support of Clean Air Month
- Resolution #08-78 in Support of Alternative Fuel Use Awareness Month
- Resolution #08-11 in Support of Water Reuse Week
- Resolution #07/92 in Support of Water Conservation Week – April 2007
Links
District Environmental Resolutions
http://www.browardschools.com/schoolboard/resolutions/index.asp
Environmental Stewardship Policy # 7014
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sbbcpolicies/docs/P7014.000.pdf
SBBC Indoor Air Quality Manual
http://broward.k12.fl.us/rmt
SBBC Design Criteria
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/facilities_construction/DSS/DS_Docs/DesignStandards.htm
School Board policies
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sbbcpolicies