Fw: Praise for the latest version of the District's Sustainability Management Plan

[John Swanson]

Hi all:

Things are look reallhy good, but it ain't over 'til its over: the district adoption of new Board Goals and Sunstainability Management Plan. Today I sent the Board and Superintendent  a "praise" email (see below) as encouragement to follow through and pass them both. Consider joining in. When they are adopted, we can give them more accolades for their good work.

Know that these words are just words that encourage them to walk this talk. Our Green Teams, students, and EdAT will hopefully be able to make significant contributions in helping meet the district's sustainability goals under the good guidance of Kim and Kathy.

Hoping you all are getting off to a good start in 2024,

John Swanson

----- Forwarded Message -----

From: John Swanson <jn...@aol.com>

To: 509J School Board <schoo...@corvallis.k12.or.us>; kim.p...@corvallis.k12.or.us <kim.p...@corvallis.k12.or.us>; Ryan Noss <ryan...@corvallis.k12.or.us>

Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 03:46:10 PM PST

Subject: Praise for the latest version of the District's Sustainability Management Plan

To: Superintendant Noss and 509J School Boad

From: John Swanson, Community member & grandparent of district 4th grader

You are all to be commended for your good work in developing and improving the district's next Sustainability Management Plan. I was delighted when I read the latest version. You have listened and responded well to community input. The plan is excellent because: It calls district leadership to implement ecoliteracy by developing classroom science curricula. It calls for measurable progress to ensure accountability. And it creates a path forward for the administration under the leadership of the Superintendent Noss to implement the ecoliteracy goals that will be specified in the new Board Goals. Including student participation in the implementation process is an important addition that supports the district goal of real world learning. While progress has been made in the past, I believe that by including sustainability in both the Board Goals and Management Plan, our district (Superintendent, Board, and Administration) will bring sustainability into its organizational structure as never before. When this Sustainability Management Plan and District Goals are adopted, I will this celebrate your success in making this major step forward.

Thank you all,

John Swanson