A Commitment to Sustainability

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A Commitment to Sustainability
Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod Executive Director New
Jersey School Boards Association
New Jersey State Board of Education November 4,
2015
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Sustainability NJSBAs Goal

• 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

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NJSBA attains its goal through
Sustainability NJSBAs Goal

• Training, professional development, research and
  information-sharing
• Sustainable Jersey for Schools
• Sustainability services policy, district
  goal-setting, strategic planning

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The New Jersey Sustainable Schools Project

• 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!
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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

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• NJSBA manages pilot program for NJDOE at
  career/technical and comprehensive high schools

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NJSBA and NJDOE honored by U.S. Green Building
Council, N.J. Chapter October 30, 2015
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Partners in Sustainability
Education, Service, Training
USGBC-NJ Kids Speed LEED at the Beach

• Sustainability Symposium
• for High School Students

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Partners in Sustainability
Education, Service, Training

• USGBC Green Fellow
• Sustainability Intern

• Environmental Education
• The Next Generation

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Partners in Sustainability

• Selection Committee
• USDOE Green Ribbon Schools Award

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A Commitment to 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

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A Commitment to Sustainability

• LEED Certification for
• NJSBA Headquarters

• 2015-2016 Goal
• Feasibility Study/
• Implementation Plan Underway

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Workshop 2015 Green Command Center

• Carbon-Neutral Event
• Continuing Education Credits
• Board Members
• Buildings and Grounds Staff
• Other District Staff
• 30 Exhibits

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Energy Savings

NJSBAs Alliance for Competitive Energy Services

• 166 Million in savings for local school
  districts, 2009-2014
• Reduced-cost electricity and natural gas

ACES-Plus Consulting services on solar energy,
building efficiency, and sustainable energy
www.aces-nj.com
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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 jhenry_at_njsba.org 609.278.5288
www.njsba.org/sustainability
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A Commitment to Sustainability
Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod Executive Director New
Jersey School Boards Association
New Jersey State Board of Education November 4,
2015