MOVING FORWARD, WE WILL PUT FORTH A CONTINUAL EFFORT TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN A SAFE AND HEALTHY WORKPLACE.

• We will work safe and smart both at home and at work.

• We will work to keep our building and work areas clean and organized.

• We will have monthly safety talks.

• We will work as a team to continually improve our work processes and safety program.

HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE THINGS THAT OUR MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT IS DOING TO HELP MAKE US A "GREEN" CAMPUS!

• Hard surfaces throughout the building are steamed to disinfect, instead of using harsh chemicals.

• Pulper reduces footprint on items taken to the landfill.

• Horticulture vinegar controls weeds.

• Single-stream recycling is practiced throughout the District.

• Parking lot lights were changed from multi-vapor to LED.

• Gym lights were changed from multi-vapor to T5 high bay.

• All AHU fans were put on VFD (variable frequency drives).

• Parking lots were surfaced with GSB, an environmentally sensitive product that prolongs the life of the asphalt.

AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS:

• The Peoria County Board Recycling Recognition Award Winner - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014

• Schools of Illinois Public Cooperative (SIPC) PLATINUM level of certification for our early adaptation to the "green" sustainable building mandates and guidelines - April 2017

• Schools of Illinois Public Cooperative Award