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Breathe Better (B2) Program Enrollment Form

1. The Essentials

Returning Schools

School Name

Address

City

Zip

County

Phone

District

School Year

Number of Students Enrolled

2. Contacts

Principal/Director

First Name

Last Name

Job Title

Environmental Leader — Primary Contact

First Name

Last Name

Job Title

Environmental Leader — Secondary Contact

First Name

Last Name

Job Title

3. School Accolades

A Champions of the Environment Award Recipient

Participating in the Green Steps Schools Program

A USDE Green Ribbon School Award Recipient

4. Participation Activities

Please check all air quality activities you plan to incorporate in your B2 program. You can print this list from the "How to Participate" page.

Note: The first five activities are required.

= Required activity

Vehicle Counting Activity (Baseline & Final) for cars and buses.
Install/Post “Anti-Idling” signs in the appropriate car rider/bus lanes (provided by DHEC/BAQ while supplies last).
Adopt an “Anti-Idling Policy” for all vehicles (including buses, parents, staff, and visitors).
Educate the parents, bus drivers, faculty, and staff about your B2 program and anti-idling policies.
Post pictures of your B2 campaign on your school's website and/or send pictures to the B2 coordinator.
Participate in the EPA Air Quality Flag Program. Your school will receive garden flags (pole not included) that correspond to the Air Quality Index (AQI).
Survey the parents asking them if they would consider transportation options such as carpooling to school, walking to school, busing to school, etc., then plan/promote most popular answers.
Promote your B2 Program through the school newsletter, web site, and other media sources.
Create and have parents and bus drivers participate in a pledge signing to stop idling.
Display a “No Idling Zone” banner in a prominent area (provided by DHEC/BAQ while supplies last).
During morning announcements, announce the Air Quality Index level and display the appropriate corresponding colored flag.
Incorporate air quality lessons into the curriculum. Go to Resources For Schools for lesson plans and ideas.
Teach a lesson from the "Take Action SC" lesson resources.
Plan a "Walk and Bike to School" event.
Install an air quality landscape project — contact your local Urban Forester.
Paint “No Idle Zone” on the school car rider and bus lanes.
Create and maintain an air quality bulletin board.
Establish and Maintain an Environmental Club. Its members can take part in helping with the vehicle count.
Recruit new B2 schools, businesses, and other community partners.
Other: Provide a short description here:

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