Over recent years, the following systems and processes were put in place to support sustainability.  

Centralized 

• All district copier/printer paper purchased is recycled
• Papercut system in place to allow for centralized printing and cloud-based scanning for a reduction in printing.
• Report cards are processed electronically through the parent portal.
• Parent forms, emergency information, and consents are being done electronically.
• Docusign used for technology acceptance agreements.

 Child Nutrition

• Developing a plan to reduce the use of plastic in foodservice
• Reducing the number of trays used at CJHS and EBHS - using paper plates and serving “boats” in their place
• Overall reduction in the number of lunch trays used throughout the district
• Elimination of foam trays at all schools - using eco-friendly trays in their place
• Reducing the use of plastic containers - using bags (plastic and paper) in their place.

Curriculum & Instruction

• Curriculum documents are created and housed electronically; printed copies are no longer distributed.
• Lesson plans and associated supervisor feedback is all done electronically.

Financial Services

• All employee payments are made via direct deposit, no more paper checks. Includes salary and reimbursements.
• Pay stubs and tax information stored electronically. Employees can print, if needed, on-demand.
• Processing of purchase orders is done electronically. Only the final copy is printed if needed to mail to the vendor.
• Online registration and payment for all clubs, activities, and sports.
• Secondary schools use check scanning technology to eliminate the need to transport checks to the bank.

Human Resources

• All applications are completed, collected and routed online in Applitrack
• Group interviews and collaborative efforts are done online via Google Docs and Office365.
• Staff notifications, such as RICE letters are done via email.
• The employee handbook is distributed online.
• Staff acknowledgments are done electronically via Docusign.

Information Technology

We have developed new systems specifically to eliminate the need for paper, as well as sending the associated document via inter-office mail:

• System to request, approve, and process field trips
• System to request, approve, and process professional development, including an online catalog for offerings.

Instructional Technology

• 1:1 initiative has allowed for a significant reduction in paper. Since every student grades 10 through 12 has a laptop, documents are electronic. This aids us in our effort for a 'paper-free' classroom.
• All printer cartridges are recycled.

Special Education

• IEPs and Progress Reports are shared electronically (formerly needed seven copies of a 30-page long document)
• Important annual documents are shared via email 
• Parent Access is used for ESY registration and Medicaid consent

 Superintendent’s Office 

• Summer mailings are done via e-mail
• Student Information Forms are completed electronically through Parent Access / Genesis
• Blackboard Connect and Electronic Backpacks are utilized for communication purposes
• Centralized student registration utilizes an electronic pre-registration platform
• EBEF and PTA applications have migrated to an electronic platform since 2017

 Support Operations

• Use of energy management system to control HVAC. Reduces the use of electricity and gas in unoccupied rooms
• Energy Savings Initiatives Program  
• Replacement of district-wide lighting with energy-efficient long-life LED lights; Reduces the number of light bulbs placed in landfills
• Decrease in electricity usage
• Solar Project - Solar panels to be installed at five buildings in the district 
• Cleaning supplies utilize reusable dispensers and bottles. 
• Replaced windows and doors at Chittick and Irwin.
• Replaced unit ventilators in elementary schools.