AISD Sustainability Conference

Registration is now open for the FREE Sustainability Conference hosted by AISD's Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee on October 5 from 11:30 AM-3:00 PM at Small Middle School. This is an opportunity for teachers, staff, parents, high school students and community members to get inspired, learn and share experiences with green initiatives in schools. Topics range from walk-to-school programs, to sustainable school grounds, gardening and outdoor learning, to zero-waste practices.

Following the conference is the family-friendly Green Festival at Small Middle School that features, a Green Schools Showcase, fun, food and more for $10 admission fee, to support Small's Green Tech Academy.

• Curriculum, instruction, and student learning
• Stakeholder awareness and involvement
• Energy, fuel, and water conservation
• Clean and renewable energy
• Efficiencies and cost savings
• Water and air quality
• Transportation and traffic
• Waste minimization, recycling, and composting
• Landscaping, gardening, and sustainable agriculture
• Community and business partnerships and alternative funding sources

The Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (ESAC) assists the district in being a recognized example of environmental education, stewardship, and sustainability. To accomplish its purpose, the ESAC serves as an advisory body to the Superintendent, who is responsible for administrative decisions and for providing administrative recommendations to the Board for approval.

***BONUS*** Register and attend the ESAC Conference to be eligible to win 3-day ($325.00 value) and 1-day ($125.00 value) passes to SXSW ECO at the Austin Convention Center October 7-9.