Mountain View Whisman School District
Agenda Item for Board Meeting of 5/2/2024
Agenda Category: REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
Agenda Item Title: Environmental Sustainability Plan Review (40 minutes)
Estimated Time: 40 minutes
Person Responsible: Rebecca Westover, Ed.D., Chief Business Officer
Background:
After the Board passed resolution number 05-012623 on February 9, 2023, the Sustainability Task Force was formed. The task force was comprised of teachers, staff, industry experts, parents, and local non-profit groups. It met monthly and discussed topics ranging from child nutrition, biodiversity/plant ecology, lighting, funding, electric vehicle transition, and stormwater management.
Key areas emerged from the task force meetings and were organized into six categories. Policies were created in each category to help guide the district on its path toward sustainability based on board feedback.
Staff is requesting Board feedback on the draft plan.
Fiscal Implication:
None.
Recommended Action:
No action requested.
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