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From Vision to Action: How School District Leaders Drive Healthy Indoor Air QualityTuesday, August 11, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host an informative session featuring school districts recognized by the 2026 National School Boards Association Magna Awards for enhancing learning and academic success through improved indoor air quality (IAQ). School leaders from East St. Louis School District 189 (Illinois), Salamanca City Central School District (New York) and Prince George’s County Public Schools (Maryland) will share how and why their school boards adopted EPA-aligned IAQ management plans, linked IAQ with energy efficiency, mobilized cross-department teams, and used training and simple metrics to drive results and program sustainability — even with ever-tightening school budgets. The webinar will also highlight how to implement cost‑effective best practices and access resources, including training, technical assistance and funding. |
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Learning ObjectivesAttend this webinar to:
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Understand the role school boards, superintendents and district leaders can play in setting policy, adopting an EPA‑aligned IAQ management plan, and establishing governance and accountability for IAQ and energy performance. |
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Identify practical, replicable steps to implement sustainable IAQ management programs — forming cross‑functional teams, conducting IAQ walkthroughs, controlling indoor pollutant sources, improving ventilation/filtration and maintenance, and integrating energy‑efficient practices. |
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Learn how districts track and communicate progress on IAQ and energy efficiency (e.g., simple metrics, training participation, documentation) and how these elements contribute to program success. |
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Access EPA and grantee resources and tools to implement cost‑effective best practices and accelerate healthier, more energy‑efficient schools. |
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Panelist Speakers
- Pamela Boozer-Strother, M.B.A., CAE, Board of Education Member, Prince George’s County Public Schools, Maryland
- Sandi Brundage, M.S., M.S.Ed., Grant Administrator, Salamanca City Central School District, New York
- Antaniece Carter, Ed.D., Director of Social Emotional Learning and Health Services, East St. Louis School District 189, Illinois
- Sydney Stigge-Kaufman, M.S.W., Executive Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships, East St. Louis School District 189, Illinois
- Joseph Haskell, M.A., Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Risk Management, East St. Louis School District 189, Illinois
- Jill Buck, M.S., GoGreen Initiative (EPA School IAQ Grantee), California
- Sheila Stevens, Program Manager, Department of Sustainability and Resilience, Prince George’s County Public Schools, Maryland
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Learn more about the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools guidance and access other valuable school environmental health resources at www.epa.gov/iaq-schools. If you have questions about the IAQ Tools for Schools guidance, please contact iaqschools@epa.gov. Learn more about IAQ. |
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