Sustain DCSD
September 2017
Green PBL Apps Due Sept. 15!
The Green Project Based Learning Fund has successfully encouraged schools to address energy and other sustainability issues, joining the District in its efforts to be responsible stewards of our resources. This year we will focus on three main pillars for the incentive: Innovation, Student Leadership and Community Impact.
Green PBL Fund
The proposed projects should identify an environmental problem or need in your community (could be your school, neighborhood, city, or Douglas County) and create an innovative solution to that problem or need. Students should be involved in project research, development, and evaluation.
Funds Available: Schools may apply for funds in any amount. $200,000 is available to distribute to applicants on a competitive basis.
Application: Green PBL Application
Deadline: September 15
The most important part of this program is TO HAVE FUN while learning about innovative ways to sustain our school district.
Do you have Water Ambassadors?
High School Program
- Explore water in Colorado – Where does our water come from? How do we use it? Why should we conserve it?
- Share new knowledge with elementary school students
- Earn community service hours
Elementary School Program
- Explore water in Colorado through a hands-on presentation.
- Enhance classroom water and sustainability units.
- Engage students in the why of water conservation.
Elementary students can participate in a 60-minute presentation usually led by area high school students with direct support from professional educators.
To learn more about the program and to schedule a visit to your school, visit our website or email WaterAmbassadors@southmetrowater.org. Water Ambassadors is a program of South Metro Water Supply Authority and has been increasing water knowledge in south metro Denver since 2009.
Sustainability at Douglas County School District
Email: sustainability@dcsdk12.org
Website: www.dcsdk12.org/sustainability
Location: 2806 U.S. Hwy 85, Castle Rock, CO, United States
Phone: 720-663-1206
Facebook: facebook.com/sustainDCSDK12
Twitter: @sustainDCSD
LeeAnn Kittle
*LeeAnn has a new email address! Contact her at lmkittle@dcsdk12.org.
- Manage utility budget
- Manage energy performance contracting
- Manage fuel reduction (yellow & white fleet)
- Developing a district-wide sustainability management plan
- Oversee utility contracts
- Being generally awesome!
Courtney Kuntz
Courtney is there for school support in implementing sustainable programs. Let her know if you need some help getting started, planning your next program, and how to partner with operations!
- School-level sustainability programming
- Energy conservation
- Recycling and composting
- Gardens and chickens
- Alternative fuels
- Eco-Schools USA
Max Krueger
Max is our energy and data guru! Ring him up if you have questions about:
- Utility Monitoring
- Resource Conservation
- Energy Efficiency
- Energy Procurement
- Regulatory Assistance
- Collaboration