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POL - Innovations Award - District Goes Green - Charleston County School District 2011

  • YEAR CREATED: 2011
  • ENTITY TYPE: K-12
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
The document is a submission from the Charleston County School District about their innovation titled "District Goes Green: The 21st Century Classroom Modernization Approach." The innovation focuses on developing sustainable green furniture, fixtures, and equipment standards for schools to create productive learning environments. The Construction Procurement team implemented these standards for existing and newly constructed facilities, promoting good indoor environmental quality and providing comfortable and functional furnishings. The document also mentions the adoption of "7 Essentials of Learning" for the Green Furniture Approach, which includes elements like learner-centered environment, program adaptability, and collaboration. The innovation resulted in cost savings for the district, with FF&E group price savings ranging from 50% to 56%. The Construction Procurement team collaborated with stakeholders and held meetings to gather input and evaluate furniture requirements. The document highlights the importance of following fair procurement practices and including stakeholders in the process to achieve savings.
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