A Commitment to Sustainability

New Jersey State Board of EducationNovember 4, 2015

Dr. Lawrence S. FeinsodExecutive 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 byU.S. Green Building Council, N.J. Chapter

October 30, 2015

Sustainability Symposiumfor 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 forNJSBA Headquarters

A Commitment to Sustainability

• 2015-2016 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

www.aces-nj.com

Energy Savings

NJSBA’s Alliance for Competitive Energy Services

ACES-PlusConsulting services on solar energy, building efficiency, and sustainable energy

• $166 Million+ in savings for local school districts, 2009-2014

• 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

www.njsba.org/sustainability

CONTACT:John Henry, STEAM & Sustainable Schools Specialist

jhenry@njsba.org | 609.278.5288

A Commitment to Sustainability

New Jersey State Board of EducationNovember 4, 2015

Dr. Lawrence S. FeinsodExecutive Director

New Jersey School Boards Association