Join Lt. Governor Pat Quinn for a full-day conference featuring how to make your school or school district more sustainable by implementing a variety of green practices and programs. Speakers and workshops will cover topics such as sustainable school facility planning and siting, green facilities management, sustainable renovation and construction, energy efficiency and conservation, environmental education and service learning, water conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable school transportation.
This symposium is an opportunity to exchange ideas with your peers and identify new programs to apply at your school or district. Suggested symposium participants include school and district administrators, regional superintendents, school board members, facilities managers and custodial staff, teachers, school health practitioners, facility planners and architects, school-related non-profits and agencies, and high school student environmental leaders.
Complimentary continental breakfast & lunch will be served
Date: Friday, February 27, 2009
Time: Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
Program 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Joliet Township High School District 204
Joliet Central High School
201 E. Jefferson
Joliet, IL 60432
Any questions, please contact:
Jon Zirkle
Office of Lt. Governor Pat Quinn
Phone: (312) 814-2094
Email: Jonathon.Zirkle@Illinois.gov
Or, visit the website standingupforillinois.org.
