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District sustainability report: 67% renewable energy use and plans for native-plant classrooms

Board of Directors, Corvallis School District 509J · January 15, 2026
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Summary

District sustainability staff reported 67% renewable energy usage, proposed integrating native-plant classrooms into curriculum and facilities, and discussed follow-up planning and metrics to expand renewables.

District Sustainability Specialist Sky Richert-Lathum and Operations Director Kim Patten presented a sustainability update noting the district is using 67% renewable energy and is planning curriculum and facility initiatives that include native-plant classrooms. The presentation included slides and a written report in the meeting packet.

Board members engaged in follow-up questions about implementation and resources; staff said the written materials and slides are archived with the 2025-26 board records and will inform future planning on curriculum integration and site projects.