The Knox County Schools (KCS) seeks to continuously improve energy efficiency while growing
sustainably and expanding educational and learning opportunities for the students of Knox County.

While utility rates cannot be directly controlled by the KCS, striving to continuously reduce the school
system’s energy footprint should result in the lowest possible total utility cost. All departments and
schools will make every effort to conserve energy and reduce the consumption of natural resources.

RESPONSIBILITY

All members of the KCS community are responsible for the implementation of this policy as it may apply
to them individually. Successful energy conservation and utilities management can only be achieved
through cooperation and active participation at all levels.

The Director of Schools will establish and maintain an educational and training program to address
energy and utilities use and conservation with all employees. Principals or facility administrators are
responsible for implementing and enforcing KCS procedures to ensure that energy resources and all
utilities are used efficiently on a daily basis.

UTILITY ANALYSIS

When feasible, appropriate, and consistent with curricular standards, students will also be provided with
opportunities to learn about energy consumption and conservation.

The district will collect and maintain accurate records of energy and water consumption and cost, and will provide up-to-date information on the goals and progress of the energy conservation program as directed by the Superintendent.

Future construction will include energy efficiency targets that will be updated and enhanced as
technology and installation cost allows.

SMALL APPLIANCES

The Director of Schools will develop an administrative procedure to limit the use of personal electrical
appliances (such as refrigerators and microwave ovens) in classrooms and individual offices, ensuring
reasonable and appropriate accommodation for medical needs, special education, early educational and
other exceptional circumstances.