Howe Sound School District's "Dark Schools" Strategy 

everal years ago School District No 48 (Howe Sound) calculated that after hours vandalism was costing the district approximately $75,000 a year. This figure did not include indirect costs. The district implemented a "dark schools" strategy December 1, 2003. Since the strategy was implemented, there has been a decrease in vandalism and a savings in energy costs.

An information sheet prepared by the International Dark-Sky Association summarizes the experience of several US schools districts that have implemented a similar program. To view the information sheet click here.

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