Facilities Planning

NEW YORK STATE GREEN RIBBON SCHOOLS PROGRAM

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New York State is participating in the second year of the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) program.  Public and private schools are invited to apply to the New York State Education Department Office of Facilities Planning for this national recognition starting October 8, 2012.

The ED-GRS program recognizes schools taking a comprehensive approach to greening their school.  A comprehensive approach incorporates environmental learning with improving environmental and health impacts.

The New York State Education Department is permitted to nominate up to four schools and one district to the ED-GRS.  New York State has opted not to participate in the district award.  If four schools are nominated, one must be a public school with a 40 percent disadvantaged population and one must be a private school.  All schools must meet high college- and career-ready standards, be in compliance with federal civil rights laws, and all federal, state and local health and safety standards and regulations.

The U.S. Department of Education selects honorees from those presented by eligible nominating authorities nationwide.  Selection will be based on documentation of the applicant's high achievement in the three ED-GRS Pillars:

  • Pillar I:       Reduce environmental impact and costs.
  • Pillar II:      Improve the health and wellness of students and staff.
  • Pillar III:    Provide effective environmental and sustainability education,

                              incorporating STEM, civic skills and green career pathways.

US ED AWARDS GREEN RIBBON TO THREE NEW YORK STATE SCHOOLS IN 2013

  • CROMPOND SCHOOL, YORKTOWN, NY
  • HUBERT HUMPHREY PS 057, STATEN ISLAND, NY
  • RYE COUNRY DAY SCHOOL, RYE, NY
 

2013 NEW YORK STATE GREEN RIBBON SCHOOLS PROGRAM:

2012 NEW YORK STATE GREEN RIBBON SCHOOLS PROGRAM:

Questions regarding the New York State Green Ribbon Schools program can be directed to:

Rosanne T. Groff, RA, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Architect
Phone: 518.473.8486
Fax: 518.486.5918

 

Last Updated: April 26, 2013