The Rochester City School District (RCSD) Green Schools Program in Rochester, NY, got off to a great start in the 2005-2006 school year. Schools that participated in the program last year began program activities in September.
The RCSD Facilities Department and the newly appointed Chief Business Officer (CBO) continue to provide generous support to Green Schools in the 2006-2007 school year. The business community supports the program and provided 17 volunteer mentors to support Green Clubs in some of the technical aspects of collecting and analyzing energy data from each school. The District continues to support the program by rebating 50% of the energy costs saved or energy costs avoided as a result of documented Green Club activities. Documented savings from last year exceeded $120,000 and more than $60,000 was rebated to schools. Wilson High School received $8,000 and Elementary School #12 received $7,205 in rebates.
Green Club supervisors have expressed great appreciation for the tool kits and the instructional materials and projects that were provided. They are also are also very thankful for the energy efficient appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators and freezers) that the District provided at no cost to the schools.For more information on this program, please contact Local Project Leader Maurice Bell at MBELL30@Rochester.rr.com.
Rochester School Plaque Recipients
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charlotte High School
East High School
Edison Technical and Vocational Education Center
Frederick Douglass High School
James Monroe High School
James P.B. Duffy Elementary School
Kodak Park Elementary School
Martin B. Anderson Elementary School
Pinnacle Elementary School
School Without Walls Foundation Academy
Thomas Jefferson High School
Wilson Commencement High School
Wilson Foundation High School