Tasc Outstanding Student Council Report Form

TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT COUNCILS ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT REPORT FORM

REPORTING PERIOD: March 1, 2015 – March 1, 2016 Please indicate: High School Middle Level School

School Name: Primary Advisor Name: Principal Name: School Address: City: State/Zip: Phone: School District: TASC District #:

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT We, the undersigned, certify that activities listed in this report were completed as claimed.

Advisor Name Student Chair Name Principal Name

Signature of Advisor Signature of Student Chair Signature of Principal

Awards and Recognition—Middle Level Schools Middle Level Student Councils receiving a total of 350 points or more on the criteria will receive an Outstanding Energy and Environment certificate from TASC. The three schools receiving the highest point totals for this project will be recognized at an awards ceremony at the Middle Level State Annual Conference. Awards and Recognition—High Schools High School Student Councils receiving a total of 400 points or more on the criteria will receive an Outstanding Energy and Environmental certificate from TASC.

Purpose The purpose of this program is to encourage student council participation in projects which promote environmental and energy awareness. This report should be representative of all energy awareness efforts undertaken during the school year. Activities that promote our ecological awareness may be tied to energy projects, but may also be distinct entities with no energy tie-in. Environmental non-energy related projects must be listed separately. How to Submit Report TASC Award Report Forms are verified and documented at the TASC district level. Please contact your TASC District President for details on the process used in your district, including deadline for submission. Submit this report to your district president school to determine the Outstanding Energy & Environment Schools. The due date will be established in your district (usually mid-March). This report should document projects completed from March 1, 2015 – March 1, 2016. Please fill out this form carefully. To receive points, documentation must be attached in places where required. (see page 4 for sample format) UD 8/15 District Verification Use Only: 2015-2016 TASC Membership Verified: ______Total E&E Points:______

OEE 1 POINTS SCORE I. REGULAR STANDING COMMITTEE Is the Energy & Environment committee included as a regular standing committee in your student council? Yes No If yes, 20 points 20

II. COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT (Must be written below) 10

III. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE (If yes, 10 points) A. The Energy & Environment committee is composed of the following people: 10 Student Chairperson: Name: Teacher/Advisor: Name: Three or more students: Names: PART I - III TOTAL:

POINTS SCORE IV. GOALS & OBJECTIVES A. Has your E&E Committee assessed the needs of the school to discover areas in which E&E services may be performed? Note: To receive points you must describe the method of assessment (survey, faculty dialogue, administrator recommendation, etc.) dates conducted and results. Documentation must be attached. Yes No If yes, 25 points 25 B. Did you write goals to meet these needs? Yes No If yes, 25 points (attach copy of goals) 25 C. Did you conduct specific projects to meet your goals? Yes No If yes, 25 points 25

PART IV TOTAL:

POINTS SCORE V. ACTIVITIES & PROJECTS (Maximum points-Open) For each project your council completed, tally on the appropriate line below. For each project, write a summary paragraph including the date, title of project, target group, objective, resources, and a brief description of the project. QUALITY of each project is a foremost concern. You may supplement your writing with newspaper clippings, photographs, and the like. This is not required for state recognition (See sample format on page 4.)

Energy Projects (Education, Energy monitoring, etc.) @ 15 each

Environmental Education Projects (Cyberways and Waterways, @ 15 each Recycling, Green Ribbon School recog.) Weatherization Projects (100 points for organizing and completing the first house, or portable school building +10 points for each additional house or building--Max 200 points)

Conservation/Beautification Projects (50 points for organizing and completing the first major project +10 points for each additional project--Max 200 points – See page OEE6 for clarification on major projects)

Part V Bonus: If at least 4 projects completed in Energy & Environment areas, plus 1 weatherization or conservation/beautification project 50

PART V TOTAL:

OEE 2 POINTS SCORE VI. STATE, DISTRICT, AND NATIONAL PARTICIPATION A. Did your student council receive E&E training? This could include attending sessions at various conferences at the local district, state, or national level. Yes No If yes, 20 points 20

B. Did your student council provide E&E training at the local district, state, or national level? Yes No If yes, 20 points 20 Date, Location, Topic:

C. Did your student council submit an E&E Project to the TASC web-based Resource File? Yes No If yes, 10 points 10 List title:

D. Did your committee review the E&E Projects and Resources pages at the end of this form? Yes No If yes, 10 points 10

PART VI TOTAL:

POINTS SCORE VII. PUBLICITY A. Did your E&E Committee receive coverage in the school or community media (newspaper, radio, television, etc.) on any of your E&E projects? (Attach article or documentation.) Yes No If yes, 10 points 10

B. Did your E&E Committee make an informational presentation to local civic groups, PTA, school councils or other outside organizations? (Attach description of what was done.) Yes No If yes, 10 points 10

PART VII TOTAL:

GRAND TOTAL:

This report form must be submitted for verification at the TASC District level. Do not send this completed form directly to the State Office. Dates for this process are set by TASC District leadership. Contact your District President for this date.

District presidents will record schools receiving Energy/Environment recognition (Middle Level Minimum 350 points; High School minimum 400 points) on a form provided by TASC. Award winning schools will be submitted to TASC by the District President.

ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION AVAILABLE

Green Ribbon School Program/Cyberways & Waterways: to be considered for this award, contact Cyberways & Waterways for details at www.cyberwaysandwaterways.com

SAMPLE FORMAT FOR PROJECT REPORTS Date:

Title of Project:

Objective:

Indicate Target Group:

Resources Used:

Description of Project (Outline Step-by-step): (two to three sentence minimum)

SAMPLE FORMAT FOR WEATHERIZATION PROJECT

Number of students involved:

Number of houses weatherized: (Additional houses earn additional points in Part III)

Sources of weatherization training (business, utility company, local government):

Sources of weatherization materials (business or other sources):

Sources donated or purchased?

If donated, give approximate dollar amount of donated materials: $

List government agencies you used to obtain assistance (city, county, etc.):

List private agencies you used to obtain assistance (churches, civic clubs, etc.):

Publicity you received, if any:

TV: What stations?

Radio: What stations?

Newspaper: Which ones?

Other:

Specifically describe work completed on each house weatherized (i.e. caulking windows, and door frames, insulate outlets, etc.):

OEE 4 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS AND RESOURCES

RESOURCES The following are suggested contacts that you can make. Each contact can be counted as an activity under the appropriate project category (Energy Project, Environmental Project, etc.). You must document that you have used these sources or made these contacts by including a copy of the letter, public service announcement, news article, etc.

Cyberways and Waterways - Green Ribbon School – (through Cyberways and Waterways) Public, university, or school library - Source of information for essays, posters, etc. Government agency - local, state, or federal Energy business - support of projects, such as weatherization, etc. College/University - for example, The University of North Texas in Denton has an Environmental Science building and department, created a car that runs on air Local Media - Newspapers, radio stations, cable scans for PSA’s, television stations TEED or NEED Energy kits State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) - materials and information from non-profit educational or trade associations Congressional (federal or state legislative) offices - contact your Texas and U.S. representatives and senators Department of Energy - information and materials Adopt A Highway Reuse a Shoe Thirst Project Don’t Mess with Texas

ENERGY EDUCATION PROJECTS Mayor’s Proclamation in celebration of Energy Education Day or Week Plan and carry out an Energy Week in fall and Energy Awareness Week in spring Posters with facts by members Poster Contests Energy Games, perhaps played with a middle school group, etc. (Examples: Energy Jeopardy, Energy Twister, any game re-created with energy facts) Solar cars (build by teams and have race) http://www.hometrainingtools.com/solar-car/a/1522/ Solar Energy Ovens (build and bake cookies, have contest for oven that reaches highest temperature, work with science classes) http://www.nmsea.org/Curriculum/4_6/pizza_box_oven/pizza_box_ovens.htm Coloring book contests - to be given to elementary classes Paper Bag Lunch - Bring a cold lunch, conserve energy Energy Dress Days (Example: Red for nuclear, Blue for Hydropower, Yellow for Solar, Black for Fossil Fuels, Green for Biomass, Grey or White for Wind Energy Bracelets (Use beads of same colors above.) Recycle Oil http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/lwm/recycle/pubs/used_oil_recycling.pdf Check air pressure of tires (saves gasoline) Present an energy-related discussion group at district or state meetings Present your ideas to a local service club or your school board Give various treats with slogans: “It’s A Hot Idea to Conserve Energy” (atomic fireballs), Be a “Light Saver”; turn out the lights (lifesavers), “Don’t Be a Dum Dum” – Save Energy (dum dum suckers) Energy Scavenger Hunt - Students look for facts that have been on posters

OEE 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebrations www.arborday.org/arborday/celebrate.cfm Recycle items/goods (paper at school, cans, telephone books, newspapers, etc.) Aluminum Foil Recycling http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/blogs/save-money/aluminum-foil-recycled-460210 Recycled paper airplane contest Trade dance, Homecoming, prom decorations with another school Arts and Crafts made from recycled projects: Decorations for special events, gifts for teacher appreciation Bluebonnets or roses from 6-pack plastic rings Recycled Arts and Crafts Fair or Sale - donate money for worthy cause Carpool to School Day Trash Pickup Days Promote curbside recycling in your community

WEATHERIZATION PROJECT This project is usually done with the support and training of a local business or government agency. It seeks to go into the homes of the elderly or poor or portable school buildings and assist them in making their buildings more energy efficient. Teams caulk windows and doorframes, put on doorskirts, insulate light and electric outlets, etc. Contact local building supply companies for possible donation of materials.

CAMPUS RECYLING IDEAS Oil recycling through Auto Tech classes http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/usedoil/oil.htm Battery recycling with Math classes www.wiltshireworldchangers.org/projects/community-battery-recycling-project.html Environmental projects through Science/Environment classes http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/environmental_projects.html Paper recycling in all classrooms http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/enved/rec_lessons/class.htm

CONSERVATION/BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS This project is usually done with the support and training of a local organization, government agency, disaster relief organization, etc. It seeks to make a major impact on the chosen area or locale. Contact local businesses, building supply companies, nurseries, etc. for possible donation of materials. River or beach clean up Plant trees, landscape school grounds or community areas http://www.ircstormwater.com/documents/10-Things.pdf Replant areas affected by drought or wildfire Clean-up/relief after natural disasters Xeriscaping Projects to properly dispose of hazardous materials, developing a green purchasing program, constructing local wetlands, mulching, water quality monitoring, etc.