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GREEN COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
November 8, 2007 - 3: 45 p.m.
GBK Conference Room
Absent: Cassandra Babcock
David Gazek
Welcome and Introductions
Josh Karter (Josh) welcomed the attendees and introductions were made.
Energy Audit Discussion
In order to establish a baseline “green” level for the various building systems we will be improving
upon, it was decided that an energy audit of the school’s mechanical systems and resource consumption
must take place.
A review of the Young Engineering report revealed that while many systems were not running
at optimal efficiency, other mechanical items such as lighting are actually modern and fairly
efficient. In addition to containing many recommendations, it was noted that the report did
contain safety issues pertaining the basement air quality. These issues have been forwarded to
Josh to address as soon as possible.
Bill Babcock (Bill) said that he had met with the City of Santa Cruz’s newly launched Green
Business Program coordinator, Suzanne Healy, and mentioned that establishing the school as a
Green Business may help with portions of the audit. Tiffany WiseWest (Tiffany) will follow
up with Suzanne Healy on initiating the Green Business certification process. Further, of
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particular interest to Lisé Whitfield and Christy Hutton, the program is currently looking for
Earth Day interns.
PG&E offers energy audits and makes recommendations on rate alternatives, rebates and more
cost efficient methods of operation. Chris Lay (Chris) offered to begin the online version of the
audit.
Chris suggested expressing all audit findings in units of “carbon emissions”.
Committee Vision & Revision of School Mission Statement
The group agreed that it is essential to establish a vision for the Green Committee. It was mentioned
by Maura Smith (Maura) that the school’s board of directors is currently revising the mission statement
and perhaps now would be an ideal time to incorporate language regarding the school’s commitment to
be green. It was suggested that Student Council be part of this effort.
Maura recommended creating a survey either online or through the My Kirby portal to assess
the school community’s current green practices as well inquire as to their willingness to
participate in future greening endeavors.
Maura also suggested several resources that could aid in the development of a Kirby survey as
well as the energy and resource audit (i.e. Planet Pledge, 7 Steps, NAIS conference
presentation).
Education, Outreach and Curriculum Integration
It was agreed that the efforts of the Green Committee must coincide with community education,
outreach and buyin to implementation. Further, it was acknowledged that there are many opportunities
for integration of green studies, audits and projects into curriculum. The Committee will inform all
teachers of what it is doing in order to facilitate such integration.
It was suggested that the Committee also undertake one “signature project” such as a green kiosk,
interactive sculpture (i.e. recycled material fountain) to reinforce the school community’s commitment
to being green. The Committee may consider working with the Environmental Club on such a project.
It was also noted that the Committee will work to support Environmental Club’s activities and projects.
Conclusion
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At the conclusion of the meeting, Tiffany summarized the three goals identified and the group
established approximate dates to accomplish each. Committee members also volunteered to work on
the goals. Together, this is summarized below:
Goal 1: Completion of Sustainability and Energy Audit
Time to Completion: 2 months (midJanuary)
Members Assigned: Tiffany (lead), Chris, Sarah, Naomi
Goal 2: Completion of Kirby Community Survey
Time to Completion: Draft to review at next meeting (1 month)
Members Assigned: Bill (lead), Maura
Note: All members bring suggestions to next meeting
Goal 3: Development of Committee Vision & Revision to Mission Statement
Time to Completion: Focus of next meeting to make recommendations to Board
Members Assigned: Maura (lead), Aliza
Note: All members bring suggestions to next meeting
Last, it was suggested that Randall Fertig, School Custodian, be invited to join the committee as his
input is very important to our work.
Next meeting: Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 3:45 p.m. in the 3rd floor Conference Room