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In the development of the district's energy and water resource management program, the Superintendent or designee shall analyze the efficiency and environmental impact of, and consider strategies for improving, the following district systems:

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  1. Lighting
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  2. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
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  3. Water heaters
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  4. Electrical equipment and appliances
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  5. Water use and irrigation, including drains, faucets, and pipes
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  6. Grounds management
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\nIn addition, the district's resource management program may include strategies to address the following:\n\n
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  1. Educational programs that focus on environmental literacy and incorporate the Next Generation Science Standards
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  2. Outdoor student facilities that are environmentally sustainable and include increased shaded areas to reduce playground temperatures
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  3. Classroom and building management and maintenance
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  4. Food services and food waste reduction
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  5. Landscaping practices, including establishing drought-tolerant habitats
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  6. Transportation services and maintenance
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  7. Inclusion of best practices for water management in new construction projects
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  8. Administrative operations that focus on cost reduction and conservation
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  9. Regular equipment maintenance and repair
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\nStorm Water Management
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\nThe Superintendent or designee shall implement a storm water management plan that complies with applicable state and federal law and local ordinances. The plan shall include best practices designed to reduce waste, pollution, environmental degradation, and damage to school facilities and infrastructure by:\n
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  1. Incorporating water capture and filtration systems for storm water when necessary
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  2. Emphasizing school practices and school design that reduce runoff and human pollutants, such as plastics, oils, grease, metals, and pesticides
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  3. Preserving, creating, and enhancing natural areas and greenspace that aid in storm water and dry weather capture
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  4. Minimizing impervious surface area and controlling runoff from impervious surfaces
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  5. Utilizing, when possible, soils that promote infiltration
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  6. Incorporating storm water design signage features and learning opportunities for public education
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Emergency Interruption of Services
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\nThe Superintendent or designee shall consult with local law enforcement, emergency personnel, and the county office of emergency services in the development of strategies to be implemented in the event of power outages or other emergency interruptions of utility services. The strategies shall prescribe a means of notifying appropriate agencies to ensure all utilities are properly restored after interruption.
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\nThe Superintendent or designee shall reopen schools and return to normal instructional activities as soon as safe operations can be resumed. If any school will be closed for an extended period of time, the district shall make alternative arrangements for students and staff so as not to interrupt the educational program.
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\nThe Superintendent or designee shall communicate with staff, students, and parents/guardians regarding any interruption of educational services due to utility service outages, including any necessary alternative arrangements and the date or time that normal operations of the school are expected to resume.

\n\n\n", "contentText": "In the development of the district's energy and water resource management program, the Superintendent or designee shall analyze the efficiency and environmental impact of, and consider strategies for improving, the following district systems:\n\n\tLighting\n\n\tHeating, ventilation, and air conditioning\n\n\tWater heaters\n\n\tElectrical equipment and appliances\n\n\tWater use and irrigation, including drains, faucets, and pipes\n\n\tGrounds management\n\nIn addition, the district's resource management program may include strategies to address the following:\n\n\tEducational programs that focus on environmental literacy and incorporate the Next Generation Science Standards\n\n\tOutdoor student facilities that are environmentally sustainable and include increased shaded areas to reduce playground temperatures\n\n\tClassroom and building management and maintenance\n\n\tFood services and food waste reduction\n\n\tLandscaping practices, including establishing drought-tolerant habitats\n\n\tTransportation services and maintenance\n\n\tInclusion of best practices for water management in new construction projects\n\n\tAdministrative operations that focus on cost reduction and conservation\n\n\tRegular equipment maintenance and repair\n\nStorm Water Management\n\nThe Superintendent or designee shall implement a storm water management plan that complies with applicable state and federal law and local ordinances. 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