Denver Public Schools Sustainability Management Plan Survey

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Dear Denver Public Schools Stakeholder,

The District is beginning the process of developing its first ever Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) for its own operations. This SMP will identify ways the District can be a good environmental steward; save resources and money; and support staff and students by providing healthy, productive learning and work environments.

This survey is intended to collect your feedback for the SMP. It includes 12 questions to collect your ideas on what topics are most important to address in the SMP, what the District is already doing well, what it can do to improve and how you can participate in implementing the SMP. As the District is just beginning the process of collecting data and ideas to develop the SMP, this survey is intended to provide a venue for your thoughts and ideas to help shape the SMP, recognizing that different respondents will have different levels of knowledge about the District's current sustainability practices.

Your responses should take no more than 10 minutes and will be valuable in helping the District become a leader and example for the community. All responses will remain anonymous.

Please complete the survey no later than Friday, May 20 by 5pm. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Laurel Mattrey at LAUREL_MATTREY@dpsk12.org.

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* 1. Please indicate your affiliation with the District. Use the blank box to indicate your specific department or school affiliation.

District Leadership (e.g., Superintendent)

School Leadership

Teacher/Faculty

District Staff

Individual School Staff

Parent

Community Stakeholder

Student

List Department or School

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* 2. How do you think the District is currently doing with respect to practices that are integrating sustainability and saving money and/or resources for the following topic areas?

	Poorly	Somewhat Poorly	Good	Very Good	Excellent	Don't Know
Building Lighting Systems	Building Lighting Systems Poorly	Building Lighting Systems Somewhat Poorly	Building Lighting Systems Good	Building Lighting Systems Very Good	Building Lighting Systems Excellent	Building Lighting Systems Don't Know
Building Heating/Cooling and Ventilation Systems	Building Heating/Cooling and Ventilation Systems Poorly	Building Heating/Cooling and Ventilation Systems Somewhat Poorly	Building Heating/Cooling and Ventilation Systems Good	Building Heating/Cooling and Ventilation Systems Very Good	Building Heating/Cooling and Ventilation Systems Excellent	Building Heating/Cooling and Ventilation Systems Don't Know
Indoor Water Use	Indoor Water Use Poorly	Indoor Water Use Somewhat Poorly	Indoor Water Use Good	Indoor Water Use Very Good	Indoor Water Use Excellent	Indoor Water Use Don't Know
Outdoor Water Use	Outdoor Water Use Poorly	Outdoor Water Use Somewhat Poorly	Outdoor Water Use Good	Outdoor Water Use Very Good	Outdoor Water Use Excellent	Outdoor Water Use Don't Know
Renewable Energy	Renewable Energy Poorly	Renewable Energy Somewhat Poorly	Renewable Energy Good	Renewable Energy Very Good	Renewable Energy Excellent	Renewable Energy Don't Know
Solid Waste and Recycling	Solid Waste and Recycling Poorly	Solid Waste and Recycling Somewhat Poorly	Solid Waste and Recycling Good	Solid Waste and Recycling Very Good	Solid Waste and Recycling Excellent	Solid Waste and Recycling Don't Know
District Buses and Other Vehicles	District Buses and Other Vehicles Poorly	District Buses and Other Vehicles Somewhat Poorly	District Buses and Other Vehicles Good	District Buses and Other Vehicles Very Good	District Buses and Other Vehicles Excellent	District Buses and Other Vehicles Don't Know
Green Purchasing	Green Purchasing Poorly	Green Purchasing Somewhat Poorly	Green Purchasing Good	Green Purchasing Very Good	Green Purchasing Excellent	Green Purchasing Don't Know
Food Services	Food Services Poorly	Food Services Somewhat Poorly	Food Services Good	Food Services Very Good	Food Services Excellent	Food Services Don't Know
Computers, Printers and other IT Equipment	Computers, Printers and other IT Equipment Poorly	Computers, Printers and other IT Equipment Somewhat Poorly	Computers, Printers and other IT Equipment Good	Computers, Printers and other IT Equipment Very Good	Computers, Printers and other IT Equipment Excellent	Computers, Printers and other IT Equipment Don't Know
Green Cleaning	Green Cleaning Poorly	Green Cleaning Somewhat Poorly	Green Cleaning Good	Green Cleaning Very Good	Green Cleaning Excellent	Green Cleaning Don't Know
Landscaping	Landscaping Poorly	Landscaping Somewhat Poorly	Landscaping Good	Landscaping Very Good	Landscaping Excellent	Landscaping Don't Know
Indoor Air Quality	Indoor Air Quality Poorly	Indoor Air Quality Somewhat Poorly	Indoor Air Quality Good	Indoor Air Quality Very Good	Indoor Air Quality Excellent	Indoor Air Quality Don't Know
Sustainability in the Curriculum	Sustainability in the Curriculum Poorly	Sustainability in the Curriculum Somewhat Poorly	Sustainability in the Curriculum Good	Sustainability in the Curriculum Very Good	Sustainability in the Curriculum Excellent	Sustainability in the Curriculum Don't Know
Education/Training of Staff on Sustainability Practices	Education/Training of Staff on Sustainability Practices Poorly	Education/Training of Staff on Sustainability Practices Somewhat Poorly	Education/Training of Staff on Sustainability Practices Good	Education/Training of Staff on Sustainability Practices Very Good	Education/Training of Staff on Sustainability Practices Excellent	Education/Training of Staff on Sustainability Practices Don't Know

I Don't Know or Other Response (please specify)

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* 3. How effective do you think the following SMP strategies and actions would be to save the District money and resources and improve its sustainability practices?

	Not effective	Marginally effective	Somewhat effective	Very effective	We’re already doing enough of this
Provide District staff more education and training about finding best money and resource-saving practices in the District's daily operations.	Provide District staff more education and training about finding best money and resource-saving practices in the District's daily operations. Not effective	Provide District staff more education and training about finding best money and resource-saving practices in the District's daily operations. Marginally effective	Provide District staff more education and training about finding best money and resource-saving practices in the District's daily operations. Somewhat effective	Provide District staff more education and training about finding best money and resource-saving practices in the District's daily operations. Very effective	Provide District staff more education and training about finding best money and resource-saving practices in the District's daily operations. We’re already doing enough of this
Program building/school lights and other equipment to automatically shut off when not in use.	Program building/school lights and other equipment to automatically shut off when not in use. Not effective	Program building/school lights and other equipment to automatically shut off when not in use. Marginally effective	Program building/school lights and other equipment to automatically shut off when not in use. Somewhat effective	Program building/school lights and other equipment to automatically shut off when not in use. Very effective	Program building/school lights and other equipment to automatically shut off when not in use. We’re already doing enough of this
Adjust building/school temperatures and heating/cooling systems to use less energy.	Adjust building/school temperatures and heating/cooling systems to use less energy. Not effective	Adjust building/school temperatures and heating/cooling systems to use less energy. Marginally effective	Adjust building/school temperatures and heating/cooling systems to use less energy. Somewhat effective	Adjust building/school temperatures and heating/cooling systems to use less energy. Very effective	Adjust building/school temperatures and heating/cooling systems to use less energy. We’re already doing enough of this
Integrate sustainability into new buildings and major renovations.	Integrate sustainability into new buildings and major renovations. Not effective	Integrate sustainability into new buildings and major renovations. Marginally effective	Integrate sustainability into new buildings and major renovations. Somewhat effective	Integrate sustainability into new buildings and major renovations. Very effective	Integrate sustainability into new buildings and major renovations. We’re already doing enough of this
Use more renewable energy to operate buildings/schools	Use more renewable energy to operate buildings/schools Not effective	Use more renewable energy to operate buildings/schools Marginally effective	Use more renewable energy to operate buildings/schools Somewhat effective	Use more renewable energy to operate buildings/schools Very effective	Use more renewable energy to operate buildings/schools We’re already doing enough of this
Change water fixtures and water-using equipment in bathrooms, kitchens and other areas to more water saving fixtures.	Change water fixtures and water-using equipment in bathrooms, kitchens and other areas to more water saving fixtures. Not effective	Change water fixtures and water-using equipment in bathrooms, kitchens and other areas to more water saving fixtures. Marginally effective	Change water fixtures and water-using equipment in bathrooms, kitchens and other areas to more water saving fixtures. Somewhat effective	Change water fixtures and water-using equipment in bathrooms, kitchens and other areas to more water saving fixtures. Very effective	Change water fixtures and water-using equipment in bathrooms, kitchens and other areas to more water saving fixtures. We’re already doing enough of this
Provide more facilities and guidance for recycling.	Provide more facilities and guidance for recycling. Not effective	Provide more facilities and guidance for recycling. Marginally effective	Provide more facilities and guidance for recycling. Somewhat effective	Provide more facilities and guidance for recycling. Very effective	Provide more facilities and guidance for recycling. We’re already doing enough of this
Reduce waste from food services and evaluate sustainability in food services procurement.	Reduce waste from food services and evaluate sustainability in food services procurement. Not effective	Reduce waste from food services and evaluate sustainability in food services procurement. Marginally effective	Reduce waste from food services and evaluate sustainability in food services procurement. Somewhat effective	Reduce waste from food services and evaluate sustainability in food services procurement. Very effective	Reduce waste from food services and evaluate sustainability in food services procurement. We’re already doing enough of this
Use native, drought tolerant plants and water conserving irrigation systems around District schools and buildings.	Use native, drought tolerant plants and water conserving irrigation systems around District schools and buildings. Not effective	Use native, drought tolerant plants and water conserving irrigation systems around District schools and buildings. Marginally effective	Use native, drought tolerant plants and water conserving irrigation systems around District schools and buildings. Somewhat effective	Use native, drought tolerant plants and water conserving irrigation systems around District schools and buildings. Very effective	Use native, drought tolerant plants and water conserving irrigation systems around District schools and buildings. We’re already doing enough of this
Use more fuel efficient buses and vehicles in the District fleet and find ways to reduce miles driven.	Use more fuel efficient buses and vehicles in the District fleet and find ways to reduce miles driven. Not effective	Use more fuel efficient buses and vehicles in the District fleet and find ways to reduce miles driven. Marginally effective	Use more fuel efficient buses and vehicles in the District fleet and find ways to reduce miles driven. Somewhat effective	Use more fuel efficient buses and vehicles in the District fleet and find ways to reduce miles driven. Very effective	Use more fuel efficient buses and vehicles in the District fleet and find ways to reduce miles driven. We’re already doing enough of this
Purchase more environmentally friendly paper, school supplies, furniture and other supplies.	Purchase more environmentally friendly paper, school supplies, furniture and other supplies. Not effective	Purchase more environmentally friendly paper, school supplies, furniture and other supplies. Marginally effective	Purchase more environmentally friendly paper, school supplies, furniture and other supplies. Somewhat effective	Purchase more environmentally friendly paper, school supplies, furniture and other supplies. Very effective	Purchase more environmentally friendly paper, school supplies, furniture and other supplies. We’re already doing enough of this
Integrate more green cleaning practices into janitorial operations.	Integrate more green cleaning practices into janitorial operations. Not effective	Integrate more green cleaning practices into janitorial operations. Marginally effective	Integrate more green cleaning practices into janitorial operations. Somewhat effective	Integrate more green cleaning practices into janitorial operations. Very effective	Integrate more green cleaning practices into janitorial operations. We’re already doing enough of this
Better manage power saving features on computers, printers and other school equipment.	Better manage power saving features on computers, printers and other school equipment. Not effective	Better manage power saving features on computers, printers and other school equipment. Marginally effective	Better manage power saving features on computers, printers and other school equipment. Somewhat effective	Better manage power saving features on computers, printers and other school equipment. Very effective	Better manage power saving features on computers, printers and other school equipment. We’re already doing enough of this
Integrate sustainability into the curriculum.	Integrate sustainability into the curriculum. Not effective	Integrate sustainability into the curriculum. Marginally effective	Integrate sustainability into the curriculum. Somewhat effective	Integrate sustainability into the curriculum. Very effective	Integrate sustainability into the curriculum. We’re already doing enough of this
Provide more opportunities for parents, students, district staff and teachers to work together on sustainability.	Provide more opportunities for parents, students, district staff and teachers to work together on sustainability. Not effective	Provide more opportunities for parents, students, district staff and teachers to work together on sustainability. Marginally effective	Provide more opportunities for parents, students, district staff and teachers to work together on sustainability. Somewhat effective	Provide more opportunities for parents, students, district staff and teachers to work together on sustainability. Very effective	Provide more opportunities for parents, students, district staff and teachers to work together on sustainability. We’re already doing enough of this

I don't know OR please list other potentially helpful strategies here.

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* 4. Do you think the District would benefit from an overarching vision/policy or definition of sustainability?

The District should develop a commonly shared vision/policy of sustainability to guide where it wants to go in its efforts

The District should develop a commonly shared definition of what sustainability means to the District

The District should develop both a vision/policy and definition

Visions/definitions are more appropriate for individual schools rather than the District as a whole

No vision/policy or definition of sustainability is needed

I don't know

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* 5. Please rank from least to greatest the following potential challenges in implementing the SMP once it is completed. (1 being least challenging, 7 being most challenging)

Lack of staff/teacher time

Lack of staff/teacher education and training

No clear leaders to take charge of implementation

Lack of student participation

Lack of up-front funding even if strategies will save money in the long run

No clear benefits from the SMP

Lack of rewards/incentives

I don't know

Other

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* 6. Please feel feel free to use this space to explain your response to the previous question.

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* 7. What sorts of tools, incentives, programs or other ideas do you think would best motivate staff, teachers, parents, students and/or other stakeholder to participate in implementing the SMP? Multiple answers are allowed.

“Challenges” between schools or departments to see who can save the most energy/resources

Recognition of schools, individuals and/or departments for accomplishments

Building accomplishments into annual employee reviews

Developing more specific inter-school or departmental green teams to implement the SMP (e.g, teachers, students, parents)

Developing incentives for staff and/or students to participate

Requiring it as part of their daily tasks in their job

I don't know

Other

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* 8. Please feel free to use this space to comment on your response to the previous question.

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* 9. How would you best describe your level of willingness to participate in implementing the SMP?

Not willing, I’m too busy with my other day-to-day responsibilities

I’m willing to occasionally participate on a limited basis

I’d like to be regularly involved as part of a team in implementing the SMP

I’d like to be a leader in implementing the SMP in my school or department

I’d like to be a key District Champion to help get the SMP implemented

I am not sure

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* 10. Are there any other thoughts you would like to share about the SMP?

Thank you for your time and efforts to complete this survey.