2007 5650
Non-Instructional/Business
Operations
SUBJECT: ENERGY/WATER CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING OF SOLID WASTE
Energy/Water Conservation
The Board of Education recognizes the importance of energy and water conservation and is committed to the analysis, development, and initiation of conservation measures throughout the District for the purpose of reducing energy consumption, particularly in these times of declining levels of natural energy resources and increasing cost of these resources. The Board will maintain an aggressive and responsible program to reduce consumption of energy by its facilities and to provide education on the conservation of energy.
The District will comply with the Property Maintenance Code of New York State, part of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, which requires that indoor occupiable work spaces be maintained at a minimum temperature of 65 degrees from September 14 to May 31 during the period the spaces are occupied. There are exceptions for areas of vigorous physical activities such as gymnasiums as well as processing spaces such as coolers or freezers. However, by law, code or regulation there is no maximum temperature specified. Ventilation requirements only require fresh air, not cool air-conditioning.
Recycling
The Superintendent will develop a program for the source separation and segregation of recyclable or reusable materials in the District. This District-wide recycling plan shall include:
a) A conservation education program to teach students about their social responsibility for preserving our resources, and involvement of all students and personnel in a comprehensive effort to reduce, reuse and recycle waste materials;
b) A concerted effort to purchase recycled items and biodegradable rather than non-biodegradable products;
c) Separation of waste into appropriate categories for the purpose of recycling, including mercury-added consumer products; and
d) A cooperative effort with community recycling programs.
Environmental Conservation Law Sections 27-2101-27- 2115
General Municipal Law Section 120-aa
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(NYCRR) Sections 1220-1226
Adoption Date : August 6, 2007