Delaware Department of Education:
CLEAN, GREEN, AND HEALTHY SCHOOLS
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School Green Construction Contributes to
Economic Health and Stability
•  Healthy and efficient school environments:
–  embrace sustainable practices that promote
good health;
–  generate additional funding (most of the
time from savings) for schools;
–  improve academic performance; and
–  evoke a spirit of environmental stewardship
and accountability amongst students and
staff. Source: US EPA
Energy/Environmental Efficiency =
More $$$ for Learning
•  Small investments for making classrooms more
conducive to learning through lighting, climate
control, ventilation, and acoustic upgrades can
yield cost savings. Benefits include:
  Decreased school spending in areas such as electricity, gas,
water, and facility maintenance
–  ENERGY STAR buildings typically save 35% or more as compared to
similar buildings
–  ENERGY STAR leaders are saving between 10-60% on their energy use
district wide
  Helps schools avoid costly cleanups and remediation that
result from chemical spills or mold and mildew damage
Source: US EPA
School Construction
Delaware Manages School Construction Costs by:
•  Controlling the square footage of construction
(size) in which the State will participate - DOE
construction formula
AND
•  Controlling the $ value per square foot (cost) for
State participation
Reference: 2007 School Construction Report
Project Priority
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Priority Legend
1 = Ranked highest priority Due to:
* Continued Pattern of Student Population Growth
* Full Day Kindergarten Implementation
* Facility Condition Index above .50
* Project Corrects facility Life, Health or Safety issues
•  2 = Functional building/program: Project will improve
service delivery
•  3 = Aesthetic or non-essential enhancement or project
What s New in Green Education?
•  U.S. Department of Education launched its Green
Ribbon Schools, the first comprehensive federal
policy for schools related to environment, health
and education.
•  The award acknowledges the work of schools in
reaching high levels of achievement in:
–  Environmental impact and energy efficiency;
–  Healthy environment; and
–  Environmental literacy.
Delaware Green Schools: Moving Forward
•  Seaford: Energy Star
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Brandywine LEED pilot school completion;
Green/Energy Efficiency methods/materials;
BIM establishment;
Continued mgt of construction formula:
  Current economic climate;
  World events may affect construction materials
availability/cost;
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Continued mgt of school capacity
Assure designs meet educational needs of future
And at the Heart of it all…We all
have the same goal…
School Construction
Requires Coordination, Communication
and Cooperation
Contact Information:
Despina Wilson
Education Associate;
Capital Project
Management.
dwilson@doe.k12.de.us
302-735-4040
It takes a village…