The BSA® Adopt-a-School Program is an exciting and comprehensive undertaking that will connect Scout packs, troops and crews across the country with schools in their communities. Participating Scouts then work, within clearly defined guidelines, to partner with school administrations and offer the volunteer services that most efficiently meet their school’s needs. With each unit offering their school a minimum one-year commitment, meaningful community relationships are built and significant changes will happen in the schools.
The hope at the heart of Adopt-a-School is to build strong, sustaining relationships with these schools… creating thousands of lasting community partnerships across the U.S. Through committed volunteer efforts – from landscaping and clean-up outside the school building to Scouts’ active participation in school events throughout the year – the BSA will become a defined presence in improving our nation’s schools.
BSA Adopt-a-School Program seems to be an excellent opportunity for Boy Scouts of America to be an essential and meaningful link between the U.S. Green Building Council’s Green Schools program and our local school districts.
Resources include:
1. http://www.centerforgreenschools.org/welcome.aspx
2. http://www.greenschoolbuildings.org/leed/existing.aspx
a. Within this website your team will find gems such as:
i. LEED 2009 for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance Rating System » (PDF)
The Rating System lists the intent, requirements, and technologies/strategies for each credit and includes the Credit Checklist. Updated October/November, 2010
ii. LEED 2009 for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Checklist » (XLS)
The Checklist helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification. Updated August 25, 2010
3. http://www.epa.gov/schools/
a. Toolkits are provided here that will lend themselves to smaller opportunities for recognition during the journey to full LEED certification.
I just posted the boys 4th service project, I was wondering if it is possible to get their patches before their blue and gold in February?
horvathlinda@optonline.net
LindaAnn,
I am terribly sorry that we have fallen behind on getting patches out. I will get them out within the week. Thanks for your participation, it is greatly appreciated. Hope you will keep up the great work.
thanks
Michelle
Great program. we will definiley promote this partnership.
Thomas,
Thanks! Look forward to getting your pledge and hearing about your Scouts getting involved at school.
Greetings,
Our Troop has signed up with our local middle school and our Pack with the local elementary school. Some events will be combined and some will be separate depending on the efforts required.
The first project suggested is to repaint some of the lines on the playground. I think that using both units to do this and having the older Scouts coach the younger ones would really pay off. We could even squeeze in some “Geometry talk” if we’re using paint rollers for lines and string guides for circles.
WOW,
What a great project. Be sure and post on the Face Book page as well. We love pictures.
Twitter while you are doing the project. http://twitter.com/BSAadoptaSchool
Most importantly, blog on this site so I am sure to send out your rockers (mini patches).
Kim