Blackhawk Intermediate School, Beaver Falls, Pa.

Published Tuesday, December 01, 2009

In 2003, Blackhawk Intermediate School (BIS) volunteered to test Green Seal-certified products introduced by several janitorial product distributors. After several months of testing, BIS switched to Green Seal-certified products for its everyday cleaning. The products are concentrated and blended with cold water only through a dispensing system, thus eliminating excessive waste and product use. Over the next several years, BIS custodians gave up their "rags" and paper towels for microfiber cleaning cloths. Now, microfiber products are used not only for wiping, but also for mopping, dust mopping and cleaning chalkboards/whiteboards. Microfiber applicator pads are used ...

To continue reading this article, please register or login – it’s quick and free…

Member Login

Email Address:

Password:

Remember me

Forgot password? Need Help?

Enter your email address below, and we'll email your password.

Email:

Are cookies enabled in your browser?

This site uses cookies and session data to keep track of your name and preferences while you're logged in. You cannot login without enabling cookies.

One Step Registration

Fill out the form below for instant access to the page you’ve requested.

Website members also receive access to our entire archive and may apply for a complimentary subscription to our print magazine.

All fields are required Personal Info

Email Address Required Must be a valid email

Password Required Passwords must match

Confirm Password Required

First Name Required

Last Name Required

Company Name Required

Job Title Required

Zip/Postal Code Required

Country Required

American School & University Magazine

Yes! I wish to receive American School & University Magazine for FREE
* Free to qualified subscribers only.
No thanks

Address Required

City Required

State/Province Required

Business Phone Required

How would you like to receive your copy of American School & University ? (If you want to receive the digital version of the magazine, we must have your email address above.) Digital
Print Required

What best describes your title? (CHECK ONLY ONE) Buildings & Grounds/Physical Plant/Facilities: Asst. Supt. of:, VP of:, Director of:, Manager of:, Supervisor of:
Business/Finance: Asst Supt. of:, VP of:, Director of:, Manager of:, Supervisor of:
District Superintendent of Schools
Facilities Planning: Asst Supt. of:, VP of:, Director of:, Manager of:, Supervisor of:
Housing/Residential Life: Asst Supt. of:, VP of:, Director of:, Manager of:, Supervisor of:
Purchasing: Asst Supt. of:, VP of:, Director of:, Manager of:, Supervisor of:
Safety & Security: Asst Supt. of:, VP of:, Director of:, Manager of:, Supervisor of:
Technology: Asst Supt. of:, VP of:, Director of:, Manager of:, Supervisor of:
Architect, Engineer or Consultant
Other (please specify) Other: Required

Please check the one category that best describes your work in Educational Administration: Public School District (K-12)
Private School (K-12)
Two-Year College (Public or Private)
Four-Year College/University (Public or Private)
Post-Secondary School (medical, law, seminary, etc.)
Independent or Government Vocational School (including school operated by industry, union, government or association)
Architectural, Engineering or Consulting Services
Other (please specify) Other: Required

What is the enrollment size of your school district or University? (Check only one) 30,000 or over
25,000-29,999
20,000-24,999
15,000-19,999
10,000-14,999
5,000-9,999
2,500-4,999
1,000-2,499
Under 1,000
25,000 or over
10,000-24,999 Other: Required

What is the month of your birth?*
*In lieu of a signature, we require a unique identifier used for subscription verification purposes by our auditing bureau. January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December Required

Remember me

Submit the form for instant access to the page you've requested.

Essential Reading

The Subtle Stuff

Vikas Nagardeolekar and Edwin Merritt

It's hard to win passage of a school construction bond � whether through a citizen referendum or the vote of a town council or general town meeting.

Hear and Now

Michael McKeon and Lincoln Berry

When acoustics are mentioned with regard to schools, many people first think of performing arts.

Making it Readable

Peter Gisolfi

When my daughter was 10 years old, she left the comfort of her elementary school for the unfamiliar territory of the middle/high school building � a crazy quilt of pieces from the 1910s, 1930s, 1960s and 1970s.