How to Apply for Official Michigan Green School Status

Important Note:

 

Public Act 301 (2010) updated and revised P.A. 146 (2006), which established the Michigan Green Schools program.  A public or private school in Michigan may apply to be designated as a “Green School” by submitting an appropriate application to the county/intermediate school district in which the school is located.

 

A school is eligible to receive a green, emerald or evergreen school environmental stewardship designation if the school or students submits proper documentation describing how the school has performed a minimum of two activities from each of the categories described below is submitted by March 1, 2012. 

Schools must adhere to the categories and activities as described below, which are included in P.A. 301 (2010).

1.  All submissions MUST BE on the Macomb County application available here.

2.  Please follow the guidelines available here.

3.  Applications may be submitted online, sent as an attachment via email, or printed and either faxed or mailed (inter-school or postal mail).

4.  Submissions must be received by March 1, 2012.  No late entries can be accepted.

5.  Please confirm that your submission has been received.

6.  If you would like a county coordinator to preview your application prior to its final submission, please send in prior to February 15, 2012.

7.  Send application materials, including application form and any supporting documents and photos to:  Patti Dib, Macomb County Board of Commissioners, 1 S. Main St., 9th Floor, Mt. Clemens, MI  48043;

     fax:  586.469.5993    email:  patti.dib@macombcountymi.gov

8.  If you have questions regarding the program application process or need support, please contact your Macomb County Green Schools co-coordinator:

Macomb County Board of Commissioners
Patti Dib
1 S. Main Street, 9th Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-6484
patti.dib@macombcountymi.gov