[Busmgrs] Application for Green Ribbon School Award

[ELLIOTT Michael S - ODE]

Dear Business Managers,


The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools honors America's public and private elementary, middle and high schools for their efforts toward improving student health, achievement and reducing their environmental impact. Parents, students, staff and governments at federal, state and local levels recognize schools receiving a Green Ribbon Schools award as exemplary models of achievement in sustainability, health, and environmental education. This is a wonderful opportunity for Oregon schools to showcase increased energy cost savings, enhanced critical thinking skills of students, improved student performance, reduced behavioral problems, and increased student engagement, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

Any public or private Oregon school can apply to be considered for this award.  Applications can be for a single school or for an entire district. In some cases, you may want to highlight a single school, in other cases you may want to celebrate district-wide accomplishments.  Select the application form (attached) that is right for you.

The due date for applications is Friday, February 23, 2018.  All applications will be reviewed by the Oregon Department of Education and up to five will be selected to move forward to the US Department of Education for recognition. Applications should be forwarded to michael.lammers at ode.state.or.us<mailto:michael.lammers at ode.state.or.us>.  Any questions about the program or the application and review process should be directed to Michael Lammers at 503-947-5968.
While the award confers no federal funds, winners of the Green Ribbon may experience national and local press coverage, re-energized staff and parents, enhanced community support, increased application rates, and increased opportunities for private financial assistance. Winners will be invited to participate in national recognition ceremonies next Fall in Washington, D.C.

Please find attached:

1)      Description of the Green Ribbon Schools initiative and requirements for Oregon

2)      2018 Application form for K-12 Schools

3)      2018 Application form for School Districts

We look forward to helping you showcase your schools and districts.

Good luck and, Go Green!
Michael

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Oregon achieves . . . together!

Michael Elliott
School Facilities Coordinator
Office of Finance and Administration | Office of School Facilities
503-947-5627 | 503-551-9227
Michael.s.elliott at state.or.us<mailto:Michael.s.elliott at state.or.us> | www.oregon.gov/ode<http://www.oregon.gov/ode>



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