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Board approves Resolution 884 to form Munster Sustainability Committee with town and chamber
Summary
The board unanimously approved Resolution 884 to create a Munster Sustainability Committee in partnership with the Town of Munster and the Munster Chamber of Commerce; three Munster High School students will serve for one year on the committee.
The School Town of Munster Board of School Trustees voted 5-0 to approve Resolution 884, establishing the Munster Sustainability Committee to work with the Town of Munster and the Munster Chamber of Commerce.
The resolution directs the district to cooperate with town and chamber efforts “to research and implement sustainable solutions that will benefit the residents of the Town of Munster,” including promoting existing sustainability programs and assisting with research, services, events and potential grants. The resolution specifically provides for three Munster High School students to serve on the town committee for one year.
Board discussion credited students from the district’s environmental club with initiating the effort. A board member said the initiative began when students brought concerns and ideas to the town; that outreach prompted Town Councilman Chuck Gardner to reach back to the district to coordinate a joint committee.
The resolution was presented by administration and moved by Castro; a second was recorded and the motion passed unanimously.
Board members publicly thanked the students and staff involved. The record shows no amendments to the resolution during the meeting, and no specific budget or grant awards were approved as part of the action.
The committee’s charge as described in the resolution focuses on research, program promotion and pursuit of events or grant opportunities; the resolution does not specify a budget or permanent staffing for committee activities.
