Green Clean Schools Leadership Institute Training Olivia Claus

Green Clean Schools Leadership Institute Training Olivia Claus, FMA Director School Facilities Howard County Public School System July 29, 2016

Key Values: Trust, relationships, encouragement

Green Seal-42 • • “products and services that reduce the Certification health and environmental impacts Compliance compared to similar products and Planning services requirements used for the same purpose. Requirements for products, supplies &. . ” equipment Executive Order 13101 • Cleaning procedure requirements • Communication requirements • Training requirements

Green Cleaning Guidelines Provide for the safety of all people in the building, including students, staff, cleaning personnel, community members, during and after cleaning procedures.

Office of Custodial Services The school system encourages all staff to be prepared for a successful career through multiple pathways for professional development and engagement New hire orientation training (4 days) Green Seal 42 Master Custodian Supervisor Track Howard Community College Gallup strengths training LEAN/Six Sigma Tuition reimbursement

Master Custodian Supervisor Track MCST-Supervisor Collaborative Building Management Effective Inspections Equipment, Operations and Maintenance Inventory Management Safety and Emergency Procedures Environmentally and Energy Friendly Practices Harassment and Sexual Harassment Summer Cleaning Planning

MCST-Leadership and People Skills • Customer Service • Leadership Styles • Effective Team Meetings • Time Management • Conflict Resolution and Communication • Cultural Proficiency

MCST-Technology • 21 st Century Technology Skills • HCPSS Technology Policies and Procedures • HCPSS Systems: School Dude, Workday, Smartfind

Master Custodian Supervisor Track • Develop skills, improve leader abilities and communication skills • Recognize the difference between the “roles” as a coach, mentor and supervisor • Identify and learn green cleaning requirements • Identify factors affecting the environment • Create a successful program

Leadership staff in Custodial, Grounds and Maintenance participate in the following trainings to promote professional development: Leadership Skills – enable participants to understand, critique and utilize the most current leadership styles Communication and Listening-fundamental principles of verbal and non-verbal communication Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving-conflict as a vehicle for the growth and improvement of work relationships Team Building-better understand the dynamics of working teams

5’s-Sort, Shine, Set, Standardize, Sustain and Safety

5 ‘S’ Defined Sorting: Eliminate all unnecessary tools, parts, and instructions Set In Order: There should be a place for everything and everything should be in its place Shine: Clean the workspace and all equipment, and keep it clean and organized Standardize: Work practices should be consistent and standardized Sustain: Maintain and review standards

HCPSS Efforts First school system in entire country to be Green Seal 42 certified! Started with green cleaning chemicals, microfiber, split buckets Green cleaning training Advancements: ATP Meter, H 20 for cleaning Energy savings Pete the Power Pincher Motion Detectors Zone Temps Monitoring LED lighting Recycling Composting

Wilde Lake Middle – Net Zero “products and services that reduce the health and environmental impacts compared to similar products and services used for the same purpose. . . ” Executive Order 13101

Get a drink or fill your bottle and take it with you

Playgrounds made from recycled plastics

Changing Perceptions “ If there's anything I hope to accomplish through our training program, it's to elevate the level of professionalism and respect of cleaning service personnel. ” Marion Stecklow, Executive Director, Building Wellness Institute

No “Green” Without Teamwork Stu den t ini m d A y t i n m Co s t a r st s r o Tea You – Custodial Services Staff u m che r Sta s & ff