Call for Proposals for Sustainable Schools Summit -- Deadline Extended to March 15, 2026

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MaryAnn Boyer

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Mar 6, 2026, 3:46:46 PM (6 days ago) Mar 6

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Hi Oasis,

Here is an opportunity to submit a session proposal for the 2026 Philadelphia Sustainable Schools summit. See below.

Best,

Mary Ann Boyer

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From: Megan Garner <mga...@philasd.org>
Date: Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Subject: ICYMI: Call for Proposals Deadline Extended to March 15, 2026
To:
Cc: Lauren Miller <lmil...@philasd.org>

Hello,

In case you missed it, we are still accepting session proposals for the 2026 Summit for Sustainable Schools. To allow additional time for submissions, we have extended the proposal deadline to Sunday, March 15, 2026.

If you have colleagues or partners whose work aligns with this theme, please feel free to forward this message and encourage them to submit a proposal.

This year’s theme is Where Healthy Buildings Drive Savings and Resilience, with a focus on practical, achievable strategies that support student success, reduce operating costs, and strengthen long term resilience through measurable outcomes.

Event Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern
Location: Constance E. Clayton Education Center, School District of Philadelphia, 440 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19130

Sessions should align with one or more of the Event Priority Areas and support the District’s GreenFutures sustainability plan:

Healthy learning environments and building performance
Operations and maintenance for reliability and cost control
Near term action and long term planning
Funding and scaling strategies
Teaching, student leadership, and green career pathways

Submission Instructions

Review the detailed Call for Proposals document and attached flyer for priority areas and submission guidance.
Submit your proposal through the online submission form by March 15, 2026.

Proposals are encouraged to be interactive and discussion based, with clear takeaways participants can apply.

If you have questions or need clarification, please email me at mga...@philasd.org and copy Lauren Miller at lmil...@philasd.org.

Best,

Megan

____________________________________

Megan Garner

Director of Sustainability and Green Schools

The School District of Philadelphia | Office of Environmental Management & Services

440 North Broad Street | Suite 373 | Philadelphia, PA 19130

T: 215-400-6947

C: 908-892-8464

Be Part of the Progress

www.philasd.org/greenfutures

Join the GreenFutures mailing list.

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From: Megan Garner <mga...@philasd.org>
Date: Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Subject: Call for Proposals: 2026 Summit for Sustainable Schools
To:
Cc: Lauren Miller <lmil...@philasd.org>

Hello,

We are pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the 2026 Summit for Sustainable Schools, sponsored by the School District of Philadelphia’s GreenFutures Program. This year’s theme, Where Healthy Buildings Drive Savings and Resilience, highlights how healthier school environments support student success, reduce operating costs, and strengthen long term resilience through practical, achievable steps and measurable outcomes.

Event Date: Monday, June 1, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern.

Location: Constance E. Clayton Education Center, School District of Philadelphia, 440 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19130.

Audience: District leadership, decision makers, and key staff members, alongside industry experts, local government agencies, private sector leaders, and nonprofit organizations.

Sessions should align with one or more of the Event Priority Areas and support the District’s GreenFutures sustainability plan. Priority areas include:

Healthy learning environments and building performance
Operations and maintenance for reliability and cost control
Near-term action and long-term planning
Funding and scaling strategies
Teaching, student leadership, and green career pathways

Key Dates

Proposal Submission Deadline: March 9, 2026
Notification of Selection: April 1, 2026
Presenter Registration Deadline: May 1, 2026
Final Presentations Due: May 18, 2026
Event Date: June 1, 2026

Submission Instructions

Review the detailed Call for Proposals document and attached flyer for priority areas and submission guidance
Submit your proposal through the online submission form by March 9, 2026
Proposals are encouraged to be interactive and discussion based, with clear takeaways participants can apply.

By contributing your expertise, innovative solutions, and practical approaches, you will help advance healthier school environments that drive savings and strengthen resilience across District schools. If you have questions or need clarification, please email me at mga...@philasd.org and copy Lauren Miller at lmil...@philasd.org.

Learn more about GreenFutures here: www.philasd.org/greenfutures

Best regards,