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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
[email protected] | 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