11. Security over break

11.  Security over break

This we believe (NMSA, 2010).

*The school environment is inviting, safe, inclusive, and supportive of all. School Environment

When we go on break, our central administration sends out a reminder to take the time to secure our building and prepare equipment in order to conserve power. One of the things we can do, as consumers of energy, is to close our blinds and make sure all equipment is powered down. If we each do our part, our districts can conserve power and save money. We are all responsible for helping. I like his spirit of encouragement for members of our educational community to consider these recommendations on a daily basis. The following is a list of recommendations from our Energy Manager!

First of all, Thanks to all of you that are taking our energy savings program seriously. I have been getting more feedback, which is a tell-tell sign that many are in the game and not just onlookers! Again, I cannot express enough that it is you that makes the real difference in this effort!

So with that said, I just wanted to send this quick reminder to take advantage of this next week in regard to energy savings. During Spring Break we can potentially save up to 20% of monthly energy consumption if we plan accordingly. The savings is certainly worth the effort!! Please take the time to read and implement our normal drill at this time of year. At the end of today, please take ownership of your particular workspace and kindly apply these simple steps which hopefully have become healthy daily habits;

·       lower and close window blinds at exterior walls

·       power down electronic devices, fans, and personal lamps

·       power down (not just sleep mode) computers, printers, work-stations, monitors, speakers, etc.

·       turn off all lights including storage closets

·       (where applicable) set manually controlled thermostats to 74 degree

·       cafeteria workers to power down dishwasher boosters

·       respectfully hold each other accountable-if a co-worker is non-compliant, kindly remind them, we accomplish much more if we work as a team

·       where possible, start shutting down early- for instance you don't necessarily have to wait until dismissal time to power down computers if you're done working with computers earlier

·       Stop and think before you leave your work space. Rooms should be dark and quiet! Remember, buildings don't use energy, people do!

Thank you again for your attention to these matters. Have a safe and Blessed Spring Break!!