Grounds / Environmental

Goal

To work with parents, teachers, the community and the Round Rock School District to improve the appearance of school grounds and create an environment that is safe and promotes the learning process.

Job Questionnaire

• Hours Required: 1-2 Hours per week
• Responsibilities: Work with school principal to plan/execute grounds improvements
• Can job be done during hours other than 9-5? Yes
• Can your job be done from your home or work? No
• Does your job require time spent at school during school hours? No
• Does your job require attending meetings? Yes How Many? Occasional PTA executive meeting
• What skill sets are most important for your job? Enjoy hands-on, outdoor activities

Detailed Responsibilities

Environmental Chair

• TBD: New for 2006-7
• Promote the EPA/Texas PTA contest (see Texas PTA Environmental Contest)

Weekly Maintenance

• Sweep walkways (especially near red-top and Mikey's playyard/cafeteria)
• Remove trash
• Inspect grounds for safety issues, vandalism

Seasonal

• Trim hedges, smaller trees and plants
• Cut back overgrowth (especially around walkways)
• Repair fences, railings
• Help out with Earth Day plantings in late April

Teacher/Classroom Projects

• Help with planning
• Purchase and deliver materials
• Assist with installation, planting

Non-Responsibilities (Handled by District)

• Mowing grass
• Major tree trimming
• Sprinkler maintenance

Challenges

• Maintenance/upkeep of past projects (lots of great projects in the past but few that have been maintained!)
• Finding self-contained projects that aren't dependent on other funds or actions from district

Resources

• Groundskeeping folder in PTA workroom has details on past projects
• Bill Early (5th Grade Teacher leading Green Lions)
• Eagle Scouts for new projects (responsible for many past projects)

Please contact Ellie Brady (217-0477) for more information.

Page last updated on Fri Apr 21st, 2006 by Unknown
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