Green Existing Schools Web Trainings
Making the commitment to green existing schools across a campus or district requires a comprehensive plan that integrates two processes: one focused on how each school facility will improve building performance and another on adopting sustainable operations and maintenance policies and best practices. The LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance rating system provides a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green solutions. These web trainings help school and district staff organize efforts around sustainability initiatives using this framework.
Each training addresses specific steps and strategies that can be put in place by educators, parents and staff to green existing school facilities. We recommend printing out the first page of the accompanying Companion Guide to help focus your thoughts while watching the chosen training.
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How to Green Existing Schools (21 mins)
This module provides an overview of comprehensive sustainability planning for a school or school district.
Contributor
Tim Cole of Virginia Beach City Schools
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Tools to Green Existing Schools (24 mins)
This module identifies and explains free tools to assist in greening schools, including ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, the Green Existing Schools Toolkit, and the LEED certification process.
Contributor
Suzanne Haerther, consultant with Pasco County Schools