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AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: October 13, 1992
SUBJECT: EDUCATION CURRICULUM
Resolution No. 92-184
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by;
Education is an integral part of the City's Source Reduction, Recycling, Composting and
Hazardous Waste programs. The success of these programs depends on public participation.
Education is a critical factor in public participation. Education as defined in the City's
Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) refers to school curricula.. The Solid
Waste division has reviewed several published. curricula (see Attachment A) and has selected
the "Recycle Today!" program issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
as the City's curriculum.
"Recycle Today!" is available free of charge from the U.S. EPA, and is designed as a
nation-wide educational curriculum. The curriculum addresses a wide range of solid waste
issues for ages K-12, and each chapter corresponds to a specific age level. The "Recycle
Today!" kit includes the following materials:
Curriculum "Let's Reduce and Recycle: A Curriculum for Solid Waste
Awareness"
How -to -Handbook School Recycling Programs: A Handbook for Educators
Poster Ride the Wave of the Future: Recycle Today!
Comic Book Adventure of the Garbage Gremlin: Recycle and Combat a Life
of Grime
Promotional Flyer Recycle Today! Educational Materials for Grades K-12
A team of.City and volunteer staff will be making presentations at school superintendent
meetings to introduce the curriculum. The curriculum will be made available to each school
in every district. The curriculum will be packaged under the City's seal.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 92-184 endorsing the U.S. EPA Education curriculum.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 92-184
Curriculum Informational Sheet/3---9�
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-184
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING AN EDUCATION CURRICULUM
TO PROMOTE SOURCE REDUCTION, RECYCLING AND
COMPOSTING PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA.
WHEREAS, on September 24, 1991, the City of Santa Clarita adopted its
Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) in compliance with the mandates of the
California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, and
WHEREAS, the SRRE for the City recommends the "Recycle Today!"
curriculum developed and published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as
an education curriculum for grades K-12,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita that the City does hereby adopt the "Recycle Today!" education curriculum.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS day of
1992.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of
,1992 by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
CITY CLERK
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CURRICULUM INFORMATION SHEET
Curriculum
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Currently a number of recycling curricula are available for City-wide use. By providing a uniform
curriculum for each school in Santa Clarita, a consistent and grade specific educational program can
be achieved. The following curricula have been researched and are referenced below:
Think Earth Produced by: County Sanitation Districts
Grade Level: 1-3 only
Cost: $122.50 per package
Availability: Public
Includes: Starter Pack, Teacher's Guide and Video
The Recycle Team Produced by: Swirl
Recycle Todayl
No Waste
Anthology
School Districts
Grade Level: 3-4 only
Cost: $90.00 per classroom kit (minimum order, 10 kits)
Availability: Public
Includes: Classroom kit includes, 35 student booklets, 1 teacher's guide, 1
"out of dump" game, 1 class poster, 35 parent take-home leaflets
Produced by: U.S. EPA
Grade Level: K-12
Cost: No charge
Availability: Public
Includes: Recycling Curricula, How -to -Handbook, Poster, Comic Book and
Flyer
Produced by: California Health Services: Toxic Substances Control
Grade Level: K-12
Cost: No charge
Availability: Limited copies
Includes: Program Teacher's
Guide to Environmental Activities
The following is a review of the school districts with Santa Clarita. Total enrollment figures for the
1992-93 school year are indicated below:
Elementary School Districts: Newhall, Saugus Union, and Sulphur Springs
Anticipated enrollment of 19,820 at 23 elementary schools
Junior/Senior High Schools: William S. Hart Union School District
Anticipated enrollment of 11,054 students at eight junior and senior
high schools