Purpose(s)/Goal:
- Implement and report out on progress of goals within the 5-year Climate Action Plan: Toward a Sustainable and Resilient 老澳门六合彩开奖网 Public Schools.
Basis for Establishment:聽
- To continue the work initiated by the Sustainability Task Force of 2022 and the work of the 2022-23 Sustainability Advisory Committee.
- To align 老澳门六合彩开奖网 Public Schools with community efforts to address the climate crisis, including the City of 老澳门六合彩开奖网 Climate Action Plan.
- The Washington State Superintendent has established Integrated Environmental and Sustainability Learning Standards for K-12. Environmental education is a mandatory area of study in Washington, required by WAC 392-410-115.
Decision-Making Process:聽
- The Advisory Committee will utilize processes of consensus and input/feedback. We will engage in clear communication among team members and with stake holders regarding the work.
- The group will be a recommending body to the superintendent.
Plan of Work:
- The Advisory Committee will hear about progress toward Climate Action Plan goals and engage in projects happening throughout the district
Members:
Members from the Sustainability Advisory Committee in the 2022-23 school year have the option to remain on committee in 2023-24.
Co-Chairs:
- Jessica Sankey, Executive Director of Operations
- Mark Peterson, Director of Facilities & Sustainability
Members:
- Gretchen Pflueger, Special Projects Manager and Grant Writer
- Bill Palmer, Director of Teaching & Learning
- Mike Copeland, Deputy Superintendent
- Cindy Dennis, Director of Transportation
- Patrick Durgan, Executive Chef & Director of Food Services
- Curtis Lawyer, Director of Capital Projects
- Janis Velasquez-Farmer, Director of EDI
- Margaret Gude, Communications Specialist
- Amanda Ingram, Human Resources Coordinator
- Sam Stoner, Middle School Teacher
- Malory Lahti, Head Custodian, Sehome High School
- Carissa Jangard, Principal, Carl Cozier Elementary
- Mylo Allen, Elementary School Teacher
- Lindsay MacDonald, High School Teacher
- Kerry Hermann, Elementary School Teacher
- Andrea Reiter, Community Member
- Gagandeep Kaur, Sustainability Fellow
- Priscilla Brotherton, RE Sources, Sustainable Schools
- Sam Humphreys, Peak Sustainability
- Joshua Cloud, OAC
- CJ Huxford, Northwest Rain Solutions
- Zack Wopat, BPS Alumni
- Emily Larson-Kubiak, Sustainable Connections
- Laura Johanson, Community Member
- Grace Wang, WWU
搁别蝉辫辞苍蝉颈产颈濒颈迟颈别蝉:听
- Attend all Advisory Committee meetings and engage in reflective conversations
- Participate in educational activities and readings
- Gather and share feedback from stakeholder groups
- Interact collaboratively and respectfully with all advisory committee members.
Timeline:
Meetings will be held three times in the 2023-24 school year from 4 to 5:00 p.m. on
- Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
- Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024
- Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Budget Implications:
- All anticipated budget expenses the advisory committee will be covered through the 2022 sustainability bond fund.
Other
- In addition to representation on the advisory committee, relevant groups will be targeted to solicit input and provide feedback through focus groups.
Purpose(s)/Goal:
- To develop a draft comprehensive climate action plan/sustainability and resiliency plan for 老澳门六合彩开奖网 Public Schools.
- To define and refine actionable and measurable sustainability priorities within three subcommittees: facilities & operations, teaching & learning and habits & culture.
Basis for Establishment:聽
- To continue the work initiated by the Sustainability Task Force of 2022, including acting upon the Foundational Statement recommended by the Task Force:
Sustainability should inform everything that we do. It is imperative we invest in actions that protect our students, staff and families. We pledge to take bold steps to build a bright and healthy future for our community through a systemic commitment to sustainability.
- To align 老澳门六合彩开奖网 Public Schools with community efforts to address the climate crisis, including the City of 老澳门六合彩开奖网 Climate Action Plan.
- The Washington State Superintendent has established Integrated Environmental and Sustainability Learning Standards for K-12. Environmental education is a mandatory area of study in Washington, required by聽WAC听392-410-115.
Decision-Making Process:聽
- The Advisory Committee will utilize processes of consensus and input/feedback. We will engage in clear communication among team members and with stake holders regarding the work.
- The group will be a recommending body to the superintendent.
Plan of Work:
- October 2022-June 2023: The Advisory Committee will meet to build background knowledge regarding sustainability in schools. Background knowledge will include reports from tactical subcommittees focused on facilities & operations, teaching & learning and habits & culture.
- April-June 2023: The Advisory Committee will draft a Climate Action Plan as a way to guide decision-making.
- June 2023: The Advisory Committee will review and submit Climate Action Plan to the Superintendent.
Members:
Members from the Sustainability Task Force have the option to continue serving on the Sustainability Advisory Committee in the 2022-23 school year.
Co-Chairs:
- Jessica Sankey, Executive Director of Operations
- Mark Peterson, Director of Facilities & Sustainability
Facilitator:
- Rachel Meyer, Peak Sustainability & RM +Co
Members:
- Bill Palmer, Director of Teaching & Learning (Science & Technology)
- Margaret Gude, Communications Specialist
- Amanda Ingram, Human Resources Coordinator
- Gretchen Pflueger, Grant Writer
- Patrick Durgan, Executive Chef & Director of Food Services
- Mike Copeland, Deputy Superintendent
- Janis Velasquez-Farmer, Director of聽EDI
- Sam Stoner, Middle School Teacher
- Curtis Lawyer, Director of Capital Projects
- Malory Lahti, Head Custodian, Sehome High School
- Carissa Jangard, Dean of Students, Carl Cozier Elementary
- Mylo Allen, Elementary School Teacher
- Lindsay MacDonald, High School Teacher
- Kerry Hermann, Elementary School Teacher
- Grace Schamber, Student
- Andrea Reiter, Community Member
- Priscilla Brotherton, RE Sources, Sustainable Schools
- Sam Humphreys, Peak Sustainability
- Joshua Cloud, OAC
- CJ Huxford, Northwest Rain Solutions
- Zack Wopat,聽BPS听础濒耻尘苍颈
- Emily Larson-Kubiak, Sustainable Connections
- Laura Johanson, Community Member
- Charlie Barnhart, WWU
- Grace Wang, WWU
搁别蝉辫辞苍蝉颈产颈濒颈迟颈别蝉:听
- Attend all Advisory Committee meetings and engage in reflective conversations
- Participate in educational activities and readings
- Gather and share feedback from stakeholder groups
- Interact collaboratively and respectfully with all advisory committee members.
Timeline:
Meetings will be held approximately five (5) times throughout the 2022-23 school year from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 4 鈥 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 4 鈥 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 4 鈥 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 4 鈥 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 4 鈥 5:30 p.m.