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Schoolyard Improvement Projects

Thank you for your interest in improving your schoolyard! ���ϱ��� ISD recognizes the many benefits that come with connecting our students to nature.

Garden based learning improves grades, knowledge, and attitudes/behavior in Elementary, Middle, & High School levels.

92% of students in classrooms that integrated the environment had higher standardized test scores, GPAs, and enthusiasm for learning.

High School students with views of trees and bushes from their cafeteria windows had higher standard test scores, higher grad rates, and higher percentage of students planning to attend a 4-year college.

Gardening at schools helps students feel proud, responsible, & confident.

Green schoolyards promote physical activity by offering a variety of active play options that engage children of varying fitness levels, ages, and genders.

Natural areas promote child-directed free play that is imaginative, constructive, sensory rich, and cooperative.

Overview

Before implementing your new project, please follow the steps below to submit your . The purpose of this form is to ensure your proposed project is reviewed by the appropriate ���ϱ��� Operations and Construction Management staff. Even if campus funds are available and/or you have a vendor donating their services, please complete this form. This is not intended for maintenance requests. The form should be submitted by the School Principal or someone with an ���ϱ��� email address they designate to submit on their behalf. Please do not begin your project until you have received approval.

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Any donation, regardless of the value, that is predicated on a physical change to District facilities (e.g., electrical wiring, equipment installation, or any demolition or construction that requires a building permit) or grounds (e.g., temporary structures, outdoor buildings, gardens, athletic venues, or any changes that require site or building permit) must be reviewed and approved by the Office and Construction Management prior to acceptance, in addition to any other required approvals under this policy.

Submittal Instructions

Step 1

Please review the FAQs

Step 2

Submit the  (Note: This has replaced the previous Schoolyard Improvement Form).