Our goal: To develop and implement a district-wide dynamic energy awareness program for K-12 classrooms.
Education goal completed during the fiscal year 1999-2000
- Started Earth Patrols at five elementary schools.
- Received new Earth Patrol vests from Florida Power Corporation and Ogden Martin.
- Incentive program returned $100,000 to schools in incentive awards.
- Purchased 48 energy kits & training materials from Florida State University.
- Assembled & reviewed material for middle school program.
Education goal to be considered during the fiscal year 2000-01
- Complete middle school energy program.
- Seek funding for in-service to present middle school program to teachers.
- Web site for Energy Management designed by middle/high school students.
- Prize money will be sought from local utility providers.
- Continue incentive program that returns savings directly back to the schools.
- Support the development of an Earth Patrol at all Elementary Schools not currently participating in the program.