Environment and Sustainability
At the Upper Grand District School Board, we are committed to Leading Through Sustainability, one of the key priorities in our Multi-Year Plan. This means taking action to reduce our environmental impact, support sustainable practices in our schools and communities, and empower students to be leaders in creating a greener future. From energy-efficient buildings to outdoor learning, we are working together to build a more sustainable world—today and for generations to come.
Goals and Key Outcomes
The board's overarching goal within our Sustainability pillar is: Initiatives positively impacting sustainability are proactively driven by students and staff. Our aim is to implement initiatives that have a positive impact on sustainability.
Key Outcomes (2024-25):
Achieve the board's 5-year consumption goals/energy conservation goals
Student Engagement – consult with student senate on sustainability or student led initiatives
Explore options for appropriate and engaging school wide environmental programs to consider for use in school communities
Increase participation at Akinomaagayegaamikoong
Widely promote key outcomes, board initiatives, staff led initiatives and student led initiatives to school communities
Update Policy/Procedures 210/210-A in Winter 2025 and passed by Board of Trustees in time for the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year
Sustainability Advisory Committee
The UGDSB has a Sustainability Advisory Committee that meets quarterly throughout the school year. Members include executive staff, school-based staff, facilities and program staff, students, and trustees.
The committee advises the UGDSB on key outcomes and actions aligned with the board’s Multi-Year Plan (MYP), with regards to the priority of sustainability.
The committee focuses on providing strategic advice and recommendations to the UGDSB regarding system-wide sustainability initiatives and practices.
Committee Reports:
October 21, 2024