The District is committed to sustainable design and construction, building to LEED or Green Globes standards.

LEED Rating System

LEED, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, is a globally recognized certification for sustainable buildings. It evaluates projects on energy efficiency, water conservation, materials, indoor environmental quality, and innovation, offering four certification levels: Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.

Green Globes

Green Globes, created by the Green Building Initiative, is an alternative rating system that assesses energy use, water efficiency, resource management, and indoor environment. It offers flexibility, allowing building owners to select the sustainability features that best suit their needs.

Current Green Buildings in the District

• CO Taylor Kirklane ES - LEED Silver 2009
• Everglades ES - LEED Gold 2010
• Galaxy ES - LEED Platinum 2015
• Gladeview ES - LEED Silver 2017
• Gove ES - LEED Silver 2016
• Heritage ES - LEED EBOM 2013
• Hope Centennial ES - LEED Silver 2009
• Manatee ES Addition - LEED Certified
• Northboro - LEED Gold 2010
• Pahokee Middle - Florida Green Building Coalition Certified 2010
• Pine Jog ES - LEED Gold 2008
• Plumosa SOA - LEED Gold 2010
• Rosenwald ES - LEED Certified pending
• Seminole Trails ES Addition - LEED Certified
• The Conservatory at North Palm Beach - LEED Gold 2015
• Verde Elementary - Green Globes standard (Uses checklist provided by GBI-Green Building Initiative)
• Washington Elementary - Green Globes standard (Uses checklist provided by GBI)
• Addison Mizner - Green Globes standard (Uses checklist provided by GBI)