The 22nd Annual National School Safety Conference will be held on July 20 – 24, 2026 at the Omni ChampionsGate Resort in Orlando, Florida. This conference is internationally recognized as the largest and most comprehensive conference focused on all aspects of school safety and security.
Healthy Schools in Action: District Leaders and EPA Perspectives
Hosted by Go Green Initiative
Join this webinar, hosted by the Go Green Initiative, to learn how diverse school districts are using data, policy, and cross-department collaboration to improve environmental health and sustainability in schools. This session highlights a scalable program model, district success stories, and lessons learned from urban, rural, and tribal communities. Attendees will gain practical strategies for using data to guide policy, set goals, and drive measurable improvements in school environments.
Panelists:
- Matt Hiester, Environmental Protection Specialist, Schools Branch, Indoor Environments Division, U.S. EPA
- Dr. Mark Beehler, Superintendent, Salamanca City Central School District
- Sandra Brundage, Grant Administrator, Salamanca City Central School District
- Joseph Haskell, Director of Maintenance, Operations and Risk Management, East St. Louis School District 189
- Luis Guerra, Finance Director, Tornillo Independent School District
- Rene Estrada, Facilities and Transportation Director, Tornillo Independent School District