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BALTIMORE BALTIMORE CITYCITY
PUBLIC PUBLIC SCHOOLSSCHOOLS
GREEN SCHOOL WORKGROUP: MEETING 3 Green Ambassador
INSERT NAME INSERT CONTACT INFO1INSERT CONTACT INFO2
For additional information: Joanna Pi-Sunyer
Green Schools CoordinatorBaltimore City Public Schools
Today’s Goals2
Goals Prioritize what’s
important to the group Review the design
process, including feasibility study or concept plans, if available
Ongoing communication with the design team.
Next steps for this group
Workgroup Purpose and Goals
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Purpose: To advocate for green initiatives that contribute to a healthier learning environment and increased educational opportunities.
Goals: To influence the design of this school in ways that support the community’s priorities for sustainability. Support MD Environmental Literacy Standards. Be a bridge to the design team. Begin or expand current green practices. Seek Green School Award.
Participants & Ambassadors4
Participants: students, teachers, staff, students, parents, partners and community members interested in sustainability
Ambassadors: volunteers passionate about sustainability and trained to facilitate the workgroups
Green schools…. 5
Help kids:HearSeeBreatheMoveThink Feel
And: Are designed,
built and operated to be great buildings
Reduce our environmental impact
Promote the health of students, staff, teachers & the community
Steps
Decide what you have and want – e.g. a garden, a utility kiosk, an outdoor classroom, food education spaces
Understand the design process – know when you can influence the design
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Engage your design team – ask questions, tell them what you want and they can incorporate your ideas
Plan for now and the future – build your team for today and when your new school opens
The Design Process: Design Requirements
Sustainability principals in the Educational Specifications:
Environmental education, Healthy school environment, Cost reduction
Goals: Communication of
sustainability goals Teaching and learning Outdoor education Site layout Resource efficiency
and conservation Acoustics
Daylighting Indoor air quality Thermal comfort Alignment with local
plans Recycling Commissioning Water
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Make sure these elements are included and explained.
What do we want at our school?
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Energy • Solar Panels • Wind Turbine • Sub-metering• Energy Dashboard
Water • Rain Barrels• Rain Gardens or Bio
Retention Areas• Native Plants
What do we want at our school?
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Recycling Areas• Storage
Outdoor Classroom• Storage• Blackboard
Area for Gardening• Water / Hose Bib• Tool Storage• Composting Area
What do we want at our school?
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Site• Marked safe routes to school• Bike paths• Secure bike storage• Informational signage for site
features• QR Code links
Building• Green Wall• Plan for student led tours• Informational signage• QR Code links
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The Design Process11
Participate in the feasibility planning or review the feasibility study
Know the project schedule
Know your communication and decision making chain
Seek assistance from your Ambassador or other resources
The Design Process12
Next steps
How do we organize for maximum impact?
What is the future role of this group?
Who will communicate with the design team?
Are we pursuing a Green School Award?
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