Students work in raised garden beds at Lanai Road ES

District Sustainable School Liaisons


The District is looking for enthusiastic teachers and administrators to act as Sustainable School Liaisons, who will act as sustainability "pollinators" to help engage schools by communicating information about sustainability programs from SIU to students and staff members at school sites.  Sustainable School Liaisons play a crucial role in our efforts to raise District-wide awareness of the importance of environmental stewardship.

Current LAUSD Goals
  • Create a culture of environmental stewardship throughout the District
  • Establish a Liaison at every school to maximize student engagement in sustainability at their campuses and in their homes and communities

Liaison Resources

Liaison Role & Responsibilities

Promote District Sustainability Initiatives

Use social media, morning announcements, staff meetings, assemblies, etc. to promote
  • Conservation campaigns and competitions
  • Monthly and seasonal themed activities
  • School operations and plant staff requirements

Encourage Conservation Behavior

Encourage conservation behavior through green teams or environmental clubs and campus-initiated campaigns

Inform & Engage

Let teachers and students know about opportunities and resources for:
  • Field Trips & Outdoor Learning
  • Campus Greening
  • Grants
  • Recognition
  • Volunteering & Community Service
  • Workforce Development
  • Community-based Partner Programs
  • Professional Development

Yearly Workshops

Attend yearly workshops and year-end event hosted by SIU

Green Ribbon Schools

Is your school a Green Ribbon School?

​Launched in 2011, the Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools program aims to encourage schools to “go green.”  Green Ribbon School awards recognize public and private schools of all age levels that demonstrate dramatic gains in both environmental literacy and reducing their carbon footprint while improving learning conditions.  

Dorsey Senior High School was recognized as a Green Ribbon School by the California Department of Education (CDE) and the U.S. Department of Education in 2014.  Earth Day Network assisted in the application process and prepared a case study.

​The CDE application is published in September and due at the end of December each year.  Interested schools must fill out an interest survey in order to move forward with their applications.  The application is detailed, so build a team and start early!  The District has prepared many of the responses regarding District policies.  Please contact us for assistance.