Engaging the Whole School
How To Communicate and Engage
Shared Responsibility in your District
EPA Shields Network
Missouri Green Cleaning Guidelines
These guidelines specifically promote a common mission of Shared
Responsibility and Promoting Stewardship. Although “Voluntary” our District
accepted as “Mandatory”
Promoting Stewardship and Communication
Who is the most powerful group in the district and who to include??
Board Members
Superintendent
Principals
Administrative Asst.
Teachers
Students
Custodians
Nurse Coordinator
Parents
Nurse Coordinator
CFO/COO
Media
You need to understand each group often have their own agenda’s
Your Decisions Affect Everyone So Include Everyone
• CFO/COO- My Boss- Reports Directly to Superintendent
• Executive Committee Discussions
• Communication to the Board
• Communication to Principals
• Communication to Director of Community Relations
• Media Outlets- Radio, Newspaper, TV
• Communication to Custodial Staff
• PTA and Teacher’s Union
• School Fundraisers
Communicate, Get Involved, and Get Recognized
• American School and University Magazine Green Cleaning Awards
• Facility Cleaning Decisions Magazine
• Columbia Tribune & Missourian Newspaper, Radio, Local TV
• Board Meetings – Attend to Network- Present Accomplishments
• Committee’s- Benefits/Salary/IAQ/Long Range Planning
• Teacher’s Union, PTA, Principal Staff Meeting
• Sped Program- Internships
• City Chamber of Commerce
“Flu absences remain low this school year”
“Lori Osborne, the district’s coordinator of health services, said about 50 students
have missed school because of the flu this year. The schools reported a first-day
enrollment of 17,381 students on Aug. 24.”
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Jonathon Braden
Published Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Page A2
The Columbia Daily Tribune.
Custodial Services Department Changes
1. Change hiring practices and provide internal opportunities for
promotions
2. Eliminate practice of moving employees who are having
performance challenges
3. Involve Principals as part of the hiring team
4. Evaluate and adjust building FTE needs by International Sanitary
Supply Association (ISSA)Standards
5. Implement an established Cleaning and Training Program
6. Establish Work Close to Home Program
7. Establish Cleanliness Inspections and Cleaning Competition
8. Challenges
45 minute Board Presentation turned into 1 hour 30 minutes
Conditions After School. Prior To Cleaning.
Promote Your Program on District Website
• Custodial Services
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Green Cleaning Program
Helpful Links
Recycling
Teacher and Staff Cleaning Supplies
Warehouse Surplus
Random Surveys
Please answer the following questions based on your satisfaction
1. Very Satisfied
2. Satisfied 3. Dissatisfied 4. Very Dissatisfied
1. How satisfied are you with the cleanliness of your classroom by
Custodial Staff?
2. How do you rate the courtesy of the custodial staff?
3. How do you rate the responsiveness of custodial staff?
4. Overall, how satisfied are you with our service?
Random Surveys Contribute to Communication Between
Teachers, Staff, Principals, Administration, and Board
Custodial Building Inspection Report
• Custodial Trainers Complete Inspections 2-3 times per year
• Proactive approach to provide feedback
• Results communicated to Head Custodian and Principal
Provides Opportunity for Shared Responsibility
Cleanest Building of the Year
Grand Award – ECHC- Waco – 34 points
Runner Up – New Haven – 30 points
Russell Elementary – 23 points
Shepard Elementary – 21 points
Celebrate with Principals, Administration & Board
•2010 EPA’s Tools for
Schools National Great
Start Award
•7 buildings Received EPA’s
Energy Star Award
•2010 Best New Program
•2011 Grand Award
Winner