The Shelby County Board of Education recognizes the importance of energy management and resource sustainability for the efficient operation of the school district. Sound energy management practices demonstrate fiscal responsibility and reduce negative environmental impacts. The Board supports an energy management program that addresses energy conservation, resource sustainability, procurement and equitable distribution of resources for energy management purposes, energy preservation and maintenance, and strategies to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and realize overall energy cost savings.

The Board believes that energy management is a joint effort that must be shared by all of the stakeholders of the district. Therefore, administrative staff, school-level staff, students, parents, and the community are expected to engage in and hold each other accountable for good energy management practices within the schools and board facilities. To this end, the Board supports district reinvestment of energy savings into the energy management program, local/site incentives for good energy management practices, and sanctions for program non-compliance.

Annually, a report shall be prepared and presented to the Board outlining the status of the energy management program of the district. The report shall include, but not be limited to, evidence of intra-departmental and school-level collaboration, stakeholder input, energy usage/cost/savings data, information regarding any incentives or sanctions applied, and recommendations for improvements or modifications to the energy management program.

The Board acknowledges that communication and education regarding energy management is essential to a successful energy management program. Therefore, a district energy management team shall be organized to communicate the elements of the energy management program to stakeholders and educate them on good energy management practices. The district energy management team shall also gather and analyze information/data regarding the district's energy needs, review and provide input into the district's energy management procedures, and provide input into the annual energy report.

To effectuate this policy, the Board directs the Superintendent to develop administrative procedures regarding energy management.