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& Physical Activity Environment & Involvement & Physical Activity Environment &
Physical Environment EMPLOYEES Engagement Family Physical COORDINATING POLICY, PROCESS, AND PRACTICE Counseling, Social & FAMILIES Physical Environment EMPLOYEES Engagement Family Physical COORDINATING POLICY, PROCESS, AND PRACTICE Counseling, Social & FAMILIES
Nutrition
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CHALLENGED SUPPORTED ENGAGED
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Social &
Environment
Emotional
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Emotional
Employee IMPROVING LEARNING AND HEALTH Health Climate Employee IMPROVING LEARNING AND HEALTH Health Climate
Wellness Education Wellness Education
Health Health
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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
The Green Schools Recognition Program, coordinated by Pine Jog Environmental Educational Center’s (PJEEC) Natural Areas (FY19)
established in 2008, has recognized schools for establishing cultures of environmental stewardship over the The School District of Palm Beach County has nine (9) wetland and upland preserve areas located on school
past 12 years in Palm Beach and Martin Counties. The number of District schools recognized in the program properties throughout Palm Beach County. In FY19, ECS received an $8,000 Blighted and Distressed Property
has increased from 22 District schools in 2010 to 88 schools in 2019. ECS serves as a partner to the Green Grant from the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County to restore the East Transportation preserve
Schools Recognition Program, staff provide mentorship to schools applying for recognition through PJEEC’s area. SWA’s mission for the grant is to provide a safer, healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment
Green Ambassador program and also serve as judges. for residents.
Completed goals for the project were:
1. Remove and properly dispose of construction debris and vegetation debris.
2. Trim flora overgrowth and plant Florida natives to beautify and restore the preserve area.
Preserve areas serve as an important benefit to the community by providing nesting and breeding places for
birds, as well as a natural habitat for native plants and animal species. Specifically, the gopher tortoise, which
is listed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) as a threatened wildlife species, has
been known to reside in the East Transportation preserve area.

ECS created new nature trail signs to encourage outdoor learning while enhancing nature-based wellness
walks. The signs were funded through a grant from the District’s Wellness Promotion Task Force (WPTF) and
were piloted at Allamanda Elementary. The signs include the natural history of six different tree types and the
annual value of each tree’s benefit to the community.

Asbestos and Radon Gas (FY19)

ECS staff coordinated six asbestos abatements, four
demolitions, and one lead in paint remediation/
stabilization project. Asbestos inspections were
conducted at 29 schools; each of the 29 schools were
inspected twice in FY19. Eco-Advisors was contracted
to conduct 3-year asbestos inspections at the 29
school sites. ECS’ Asbestos and Radon Gas program
total expenditure for FY19 was $96,156.06.

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