For School Boards
Govern for healthy, resilient schools
School boards play a pivotal role in advancing climate action in their districts through resolutions, board policies, and long-range planning.
Below are model climate resolutions from across the country and resources to help your board draft and adopt its own.
Beyond resolutions, boards can embed a climate lens across their core governance functions, including superintendent evaluation and hiring, budget and capital planning, and board policy development.
Model Climate Resolutions
Across the country, districts are committing to decarbonizing facilities, adapting to extreme weather, and preparing the next generation.
Get inspired by these model climate resolutions and find more here.
Drafting a Climate Resolution
School boards can drive impactful change by drafting and adopting comprehensive climate resolutions.
What actions can your district take?
Additional Actions for School Board Members & Candidates
Identify where climate action fits into a school board’s core governance work, such as:
District-Level Climate Action Plans
Around the country, school districts are implementing adaptation and resilience measures, reducing carbon pollution, and educating their students on climate change.
Explore this map to see model, district-level plans and resolutions that can inform actions for your local context.
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