Green Champions

Green Champions are school staff passionate about teaching environmental awareness and have the leadership skills needed to implement sustainable practices within their school culture. The Environmental & Conservation Services department aims to have one Green Champion at each school and an ancillary facility. Green Champions are eligible to earn a stipend.

• Green Champions will work with a school Green Team to develop a Sustainable Schools Action Plan, setting goals in the following areas to support our District policies:
  • Outdoor and Environmental Education
  • Energy and Water Conservation
  • Waste Reduction and Recycling
  • Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
  • Healthy Schools
  • Apply for recognition
• Each school that submits a Sustainable Schools Action Plan will be eligible for supplies that support school-based green programs and environmental education/classroom instruction.

Student Climate Coalition

Student voice plays an important role in sustainable practices on school campuses. This program aims to encourage student action and leadership to drive green decision-making.
Sustainability Symposium: A yearly professional development event for teachers and District staff. The event includes hands-on activities, community partners and resources for attendees.

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District Preserves

The District manages thirteen permitted wetland and upland preserves at various properties throughout the county.  Several preserves are natural and others are man-made mitigation projects for school construction activities. The District maintains, enhances, and restores regulated sites including removal of exotic and invasive plant species.