US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

MARK YOUR
GREEN RIBBON SCHOOLS CALENDARS!

DEC 13, 2016

Applications due to
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
PSFA
This year the New Mexico Public School Facilities Authority (PSFA) will nominate schools
or districts for the U.S. Department of Educations Green Ribbon Schools Award.
Nominees must demonstrate progress in each of the pillars and elements below.
JAN 5, 2017
GREEN RIBBON SCHOOLS PILLARS AND PSFA announces
ELEMENTS districts who will be
nominated
I. Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs
Reduced or eliminated greenhouse gas emissions, using an energy audit or
emissions inventory and reduction plan, cost-effective energy efficiency
improvements, conservation measures, and/or on-site renewable energy and/or
purchase of green power;
FEB 1, 2017
Improved water quality, efficiency, and conservation; Nominations due to
Reduced solid and hazardous waste production through increased recycling and U.S. Department of
composting, reduced consumption, and improved management, reduction, or
elimination of hazardous waste; and Education
Expanded use of alternative transportation, through active promotion of locally
available, energy-efficient options and implementation of alternative transportation
supportive projects and policies.
II. Improved Health and Wellness
APR 22, 2017
High standards of coordinated school health, including health, nutrition, and U.S. Department of
outdoor physical education; health, counseling, and psychological services for
both students and staff; family community involvement; and an integrated school
Education announces
environmental health program that considers occupant health and safety in all honorees
design, construction, renovation, operations, and maintenance of facilities and
grounds.
III. Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education
Interdisciplinary learning about the key relationships between dynamic CONTACT:
environmental, energy, and human systems;
Hisham Tariq
Use of the environment and sustainability to develop STEM content knowledge
and thinking skills to prepare graduates for the 21st century technology-driven Phone: 505-468-0297
economy; and
htariq@nmpsfa.org
Development of civic engagement knowledge and skills and students application
of such knowledge and skills to address sustainability issues in their community.

http://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/index.html http://nmpsfa.org/facility_management/emp.htm
ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE