Certification Actions
Sustainable Jersey for Schools actions are designed with flexibility to meet the varying needs of all districts and schools. Successful completion of actions contributes points towards Bronze or Silver certification and Digital Schools Star recognition. Actions are organized within action categories and some actions have special attributes that are important to be aware of when pursuing certification.
When you click on one of the boxes below only the actions with that attribute will be open in the action list. For example, if you click on Digital Schools the actions that open are those that could count toward Digital Schools Star recognition. Be sure to Clear Search before you click on a different box.
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Search Actions
Click a box below to open all the actions with that attribute. Clear Search before selecting a different box.
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Board Leadership & Planning
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District Sustainability Policy
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Professional Development for Sustainability
- This action has variable points: 5, 10, 15, 20
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Green Enhancement of District Strategic Plans
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Strategic Plan Implementation of Green Initiatives
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School Community Asset Mapping
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School District Foundation
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Climate Mitigation & Renewable Energy
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School Carbon Footprint
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Buy Renewable Energy
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Onsite Renewable Generation System - Geothermal
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Onsite Renewable Generation System - Solar
- This action has variable points: 5 — 45
No actions in this category match the search criteria.
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Digital Learning Leadership
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District Commitment to Digital Learning
- This action has variable points: 10, 15
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Equitable Access to Digital Learning
- This action has variable points: 10, 15
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Community Engagement
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Digital Learning Practices
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Authentic Application of Digital Learning Tools and Content
- This action has variable points: 10, 15
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Digital Citizenship
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Digital Innovative Classroom #1
- This action has variable points: 10, 15
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Digital Innovative Classroom #2
- This action has variable points: 10, 15
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Personalized Learning and Growing Independent Learners
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Professional Growth and Collaboration
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Digital Technology Access
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Data Safety and Security Policy
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Digital Device Life Cycle Management
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Infrastructure
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Support for Digital Teaching and Learning
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Diversity & Equity
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Energy Efficiency
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Energy Efficiency for School Facilities
- This action has variable points: 5 — 50
- Non-competitive funding available
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Behavior-Based Energy Conservation Programs
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Energy Tracking & Management
- This action has variable points: 10, 20
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Food & Nutrition
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Healthy Food Choices Beyond the Cafeteria
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Promote Locally Grown Foods
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School Gardens
- This action has variable points: 10, 20, 30
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Green Cleaning
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Green Cleaning Policy & Plan
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Green Cleaning Equipment
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Green Cleaning Supplies
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Green Cleaning Training & Education Programs
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Green Design
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Green Building Policy
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Design, Build or Certify New Construction & Major Renovations to Green Standards
- This action has variable points: 10, 20, 50
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Green Building Training
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Green Purchasing
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Green Purchasing Policy
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Recycled Paper Purchase
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Sustainable Fleets
- This action has variable points: 5, 10, 15
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Healthy School Environments
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Access to Healthy Water in Schools
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Anti-Idling Education & Enforcement
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Classroom Chemical Purchase, Storage & Disposal Policy *Temporarily Suspended*
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Classroom Cleanup Protocol & Practices
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Integrated Pest Management - Education & Organic Lawn Care
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Outdoor Air Quality Awareness Program
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Radon Testing, Education and Mitigation
- This action has variable points: 10, 20
No actions in this category match the search criteria.
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Innovation Projects
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Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math (iSTEAM)
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iSTEAM Planning & Implementation
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iSTEAM Strategic Plan Indicators/iSTEAM Policy
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iSTEAM Collaborative Units of Study
- This action has variable points: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50
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iSTEAM Professional Development Plan
- This action has variable points: 5, 10, 15, 20
No actions in this category match the search criteria.
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Learning Environment
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All Arts Disciplines Offered
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Curriculum Mapping
- This action has variable points: 15, 30
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Outdoor Classroom
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Student Participation in the Arts
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School Culture and Climate
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Inclusive Environments Where All Can Thrive
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School Culture and Climate Needs Assessment *Temporarily Suspended*
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Social Emotional Learning Integrated Unit
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School Grounds
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Biodiversity Audit & Management Plan
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Biodiversity Project
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Green Infrastructure Assessment & Plan
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Green Infrastructure Installation
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Student & Community Outreach
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Green Team
- This action has variable points: 10, 15
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Community Education & Outreach
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Civic & Stewardship Volunteer Initiatives
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Enrichment Programs through Partnership
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Green Challenges
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Green Fair
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"Green" Your Green Fair or School Event
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Student Learning Priority
- One action in this category will count towards the Priority Action certification requirement. All actions in this category will contribute to the point total necessary to achieve certification.
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Education for Sustainability Integrated Unit
- This action has variable points: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50
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Education for Sustainability Pre-Kindergarten
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Education for Sustainability Kindergarten
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Education for Sustainability 1st Grade
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Education for Sustainability 2nd Grade
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Education for Sustainability 3rd Grade
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Education for Sustainability Grades 4-12 Arts
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Education for Sustainability Grades 4-12 Career and Technical Education
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Education for Sustainability Grades 4-12 English Language Arts
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Education for Sustainability Grades 4-12 Health
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Education for Sustainability Grades 4-12 Math
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Education for Sustainability Grades 4-12 Science
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Education for Sustainability Grades 4-12 Social Studies
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Education for Sustainability Grades 4-12 Technology
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Student and Staff Wellness
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School Wellness Council
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Policies to Promote Physical Activity
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Programs to Promote Physical Activity
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Staff Wellness Program
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Student Safety
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Safe Routes to School District Policy
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Promotion Initiatives
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Safe Driving Awareness Programs for High School Students
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School Travel Plan for Walking and Biking
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Waste Reduction & Recycling
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Waste Audit
- This action has variable points: 10, 20
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Cafeteria & Food Waste -
Campaign to Reduce School Food Waste
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Food Recovery - Share Tables & Donation
- This action has variable points: 10, 20
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Food Service Training & Best Practices to Reduce Food Waste
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Food Waste Recycling or Composting
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Recycling & Reuse -
Document Recycling Rates
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Materials Reuse
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Recycling Non-Mandated Materials
- This action has variable points: 5, 10, 15, 20
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