A Commitment to Sustainability New Jersey State Board of Education November 4, 2015 Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod Executive Director New Jersey School Boards Association
Advance student achievement by… …Enabling New Jersey schools to provide safe and healthy learning environments …Enabling New Jersey school districts to lower operating costs and direct resources to the classroom Sustainability: NJSBA’s Goal
Training, professional development, research and information-sharing Sustainable Jersey for Schools Sustainability services: policy, district goal-setting, strategic planning NJSBA attains its goal through… Sustainability: NJSBA’s Goal
3-year study of ‘greening’ existing schools 11 pilot schools Guidebook for board members Q. Does sustainability contribute to academic success? A. Yes, it does! The New Jersey Sustainable Schools Project
Sustainable Jersey for Schools Partnership with Sustainability Institute at TCNJ October 2014: Launched October 2015: 306 schools and 122 school districts registered October 2015: 59 schools have earned certification
NJSBA manages pilot program for NJDOE at career/technical and comprehensive high schools
NJSBA and NJDOE honored by U.S. Green Building Council, N.J. Chapter October 30, 2015
Sustainability Symposium for High School Students Partners in Sustainability USGBC-NJ ‘Kids Speed LEED’ at the Beach Education, Service, Training
Partners in Sustainability USGBC ‘Green Fellow’ Sustainability Intern Education, Service, Training Environmental Education: The Next Generation
Selection Committee: USDOE Green Ribbon Schools Award Partners in Sustainability
NJSBA Board Member Academy Guides school boards on appropriate action –Policy-setting –Goal-setting –Strategic Planning Shares resources to support district initiatives Highlights successful projects and methods Promotes best practices A Commitment to Sustainability
LEED Certification for NJSBA Headquarters A Commitment to Sustainability Goal Feasibility Study/ Implementation Plan Underway
Workshop 2015: Green Command Center Carbon-Neutral Event Continuing Education Credits –Board Members –Buildings and Grounds Staff –Other District Staff 30+ Exhibits
Energy Savings NJSBA’s Alliance for Competitive Energy Services ACES-Plus Consulting services on solar energy, building efficiency, and sustainable energy $166 Million+ in savings for local school districts, Reduced-cost electricity and natural gas
NJSBA Sustainability Services Aligned with Sustainable Jersey for Schools Benefit of NJSBA Membership Full-Day Sustainable Practices Working Sessions Follow-up Consultation CONTACT: John Henry, STEAM & Sustainable Schools Specialist |
A Commitment to Sustainability New Jersey State Board of Education November 4, 2015 Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod Executive Director New Jersey School Boards Association