The topic of sustainability as it relates to school facilities has been on the radar for over a decade. In general, the core principles of sustainability include the following:

● Decreasing the amount of energy that the facilities consume (primarily water and electricity)

● Employing materials that are less resource-consuming (recycled and less volatile products)

● Enhancing the indoor environment (creating healthier learning environments)

● Providing natural light and air (creating an environment where students can thrive)

There are many ways that these principles can be implemented and no two school districts approach them in the exact same way. Keenly specific to 2018 is the dual focus on the current

California drought (requiring water resource management) and the availability of programs to provide for and produce electricity through site-based solar power.

The District partnered with an energy consultant and concluded that there were good candidates for the installation of solar panels - Aviara Oaks Middle, Buena Vista Elementary, Calavera Hills Elementary, Carlsbad High, Sage Creek High and Valley Middle. The installation of the solar panels were completed in 2022.

Public Presentations:

Districtwide Projects 11.14.2018

Districtwide Projects 1.10.2019 and 1.15.2019

Districtwide Projects 1.23.2019

District Solar 3.5.2019 and 3.7.2019, Pt 1

District Solar 3.5.2019 and 3.7.2019, Pt 2

District Solar
3.13.2019

Campus Modernization 5.6.2019

Solar Projects / Investment Grade Audit 8.21.2019

Solar Projects 8.21.2019 Final Scope Approval

Phase 1 Overview of Changes 10.16.2019