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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. NJSBA and NJDOE honored by U.S. Green Building Council, N.J. Chapter October 30, 2015

8. Sustainability Symposium for High School Students Partners in Sustainability USGBC-NJ ‘Kids Speed LEED’ at the Beach Education, Service, Training

9. Partners in Sustainability USGBC ‘Green Fellow’ Sustainability Intern Education, Service, Training Environmental Education: The Next Generation

10. Selection Committee: USDOE Green Ribbon Schools Award Partners in Sustainability

11. 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

12. LEED Certification for NJSBA Headquarters A Commitment to Sustainability 2015-2016 Goal Feasibility Study/ Implementation Plan Underway

13. Workshop 2015: Green Command Center Carbon-Neutral Event Continuing Education Credits –Board Members –Buildings and Grounds Staff –Other District Staff 30+ Exhibits

14. www.aces-nj.com Energy Savings NJSBA’s Alliance for Competitive Energy Services ACES-Plus Consulting 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

15. 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

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