Green Schools Committee

The Green Schools Committee plans events and advocacy for school districts, schools, and school professionals.

Committee Chairs

Stuart Brodsky, Cannon Design
Doc Kotecki, Energy Systems Group

Upcoming Meetings

All meetings are held on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 PM.

April 11
Catherine Cook School
226 West Schiller Street
Chicago, IL 60610-1808
Phone: (312) 266-3381
www.cookschool.org

May 9
Pepper Construction
411 Lake Zurich Road
Barrington, IL 60010-3141
Phone: (847) 381-2760
www.pepperconstruction.com

June 13
Illinois Institute of Business
Stuart School of Business
Adams and Jefferson
Chicago, IL
www.iit.edu

July 11
FGM Architects
1211 W. 22nd Street, suite 705
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: (630) 574-8725
www.fgmarchitects.com

PLEASE RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND
Stu Brodsky  sbrodsky@CANNONDESIGN.COM or
Doc Kotecki mkotecki@EnergySystemsGroup.com

Phone: Doc Kotecki Cell 224-221-1605

Remote access for conference call: 661-673-8600
Passcode 1013719#

2012 Green School Advocacy Meetings dates:
April 11
May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12

Past Chairs
Joseph Clair, 2007-2008

2011 Green Schools Committee Innovation Grant Winners

USGBC Green Schools Committee – 2011 Action Items

USGBC – Illinois Chapter Green Schools Advocacy Page

Committee Members

Alan Johnson
Barry Orgeron
Bernice Valantinas
Bob Robicsek
Carter Brett
Charlene Johnsos
Chris Johnson
Deborah Saad
Doc Kotecki
Drew Trammell
Ed choklek
Fred Paul
Gary Stanley
Ines Tiu
Jack O’Donnell
Jason Franken
Jennifer Masengarb
Jennifer O’Donnell
Jennifer Pierce

Joseph Clair

Joyce Ramos
Keith Baubkus
Lance Tritsch
Les Hedman
Marilyn Campbell
Mark Handy
Mark Michelini
Michael Galliani
Penelope Varnava
Sarah Elizabeth Ippel
Stella Nicolet
Stuart Brodsky
Ted Yarbrough
Vic Crivello
Vince Fagan
Vuk Vujovic

Office of Lt Govornor Pat Quinn:

Illinois Sustainable Schools Compact

Sustainable Schools in Illinois – Schools Siting

Green Cleaning Schools Act

Third Annual Sustainable Schools Symposium – April, 2011

LEED 2009 for Schools Resources:

LEED 2009 for Schools: New Construction and Major Renovation – Rating System; download checklist here.

LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance

IL LEED Certified Projects – K-12 and Higher Education 2011_0728

LEED for Schools FAQ

Project Profiles

Downloadable Presentations

USGBC Center for Green Schools Resources:

USGBC Green Schools Fellowship Program

Other Green Schools Resources

Green Schools Studies


Committee Member Resources

Green Schools Research/Publications
Green Schools Talking Points

Green Schools Champion Description
Tailoring Message to Audience
Greening America’s Schools – Gregory Kats
US Mayors Green Schools Press Release
Sample Advocacy Letter to School
LEED for Schools FAQ


 


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