Green Cleaning in Schools:

Developments in State and Local Policy

Amity (CT) Regional School District No. 5

(approx. 2,500 students and 4 schools)

Citation: Memorandum to Staff from the Director of Facilities, “Green Cleaning Initiative and Tools for Schools”

Effective: January 2007

Available: http://pollutionfreeschools.org/docs/AmityGreenCleanInitiativeMemo.pdf

Summary: This two-page policy memorandum announces that the district is introducing a Green Cleaning program, including the purchase of new cleaning equipment and safe chemicals and the provision of in-depth training to custodial staff. The memo also requests that staff and faculty observe a variety of behavioral practices, including: disposing of trash properly; using only cleaning supplies provided by the school district; eliminating the use of room deodorizers, strong perfumes, and live plants; and reporting potential maintenance problems immediately.