Join this 1-hour session on June 11 at 1:00p.m. Central to explore how Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges (HGSC) framework to drive meaningful, sustained improvement across its Facilities Department. As the first district in the country to achieve HGSC Certification, CPS will share insights from its first year post-certification, including key challenges, lessons learned, and progress toward re-certification in 2026.
Attendees will gain an understanding of how HGSC can serve as a catalyst for operational consistency, stronger cross-departmental collaboration, and measurable progress toward healthier, more sustainable learning environments. The session will include both presentation and Q&A.
Presenters:
- Rob Christlieb, Executive Director of Facility Operations & Maintenance, Chicago Public Schools
- Sara Porter, Vice President of External Affairs and Director, Healthy Green Schools & Colleges, Healthy Schools Campaign