PRESS
RELEASE
310.450.8338, ext. 70386 09
JAN 2012
SMMUSD REACHES HIGH MARKS FOR RECYCLING CONSTRUCTION
DEBRIS
Throughout
the month of October 2011, the District recycled a remarkable amount of
construction debris on the job site at both John Adams Middle School (JAMS) and
As a part
of Measure BB construction and modernization, the District established
standards to ensure that modernizations apply energy savings and reach
Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) sustainability
standards. JAMS and
The
modernization project includes a new attendance office and a new art classroom,
which will replace the old main office.
The 1980s east wing will be replaced with new classrooms, a new parking
lot, and new lunch shelter. A new stage
and seating area will be constructed at the Commons Space. The fire alarm system
will be upgraded to a fully automatic system.
Additionally, two tennis courts will also be constructed on campus.
At JAMS,
approximately 1,201 tons of debris and waste were hauled away from the job
site. Of that amount, about 1,176 tons
were recycled, leaving only about twenty-four tons to be landfilled. Thus far, the modernization project has
recycled 97.96% of its waste!
All
existing facilities will be replaced with an entirely new campus that will
include twenty-seven classrooms, two pre-school classrooms, a library,
cafeteria, and new administrative facilities.
Outdoor improvements include new community accessible playfields and
playgrounds, outdoor eating and learning areas, and new landscaping throughout
the campus.
At
Although
exercising sustainability is often challenging to incorporate, SMMUSD strives
to be environmentally friendly during the construction process. It is the District’s hope to engage students
throughout the design and construction process and promote each phase as a
learning opportunity. The District
invites and encourages students to increase their interest by learning more
about our sustainable practices.
Sustainability
has been valued in the Measure BB program; notable achievement has been accomplished
by the Purchasing Department at the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
(SMMUSD). Huge thanks goes to Crown
Disposal Co. Inc. for their dedication and maintaining such a high percentage. If you wish to receive additional information
regarding the sustainable practices within the SMMUSD’s
Measure BB projects, please contact Janie Buelow Hale
at jbuelow@smmusd.org.
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