Climate Action Committee
Committee Purpose
The Climate Action Committee was established to provide feedback and recommendations as to the establishment of sustainability policies, goals, and practices to reduce waste, carbon emissions, and other factors that may contribute to climate change.
Authority: Advisory to the Superintendent and to the Board of Education.
Establishment: At the regular meeting of the Board of Education on December 14, 2021.
Council Focus for 2023-2024: Board Presentation: July 20, 2023
Governance: The Committee is subject to all Brown Act Requirements. You can review a copy of our Brown Act meeting protocols by clicking here. This is a Brown Act Committee and is subject to all provisions thereof.
More About the Committee
Agendas & Reports
Meeting Agenda and Minutes
2023-2024
2023-2024 Committee Meeting Schedule and Agendas:
- September 19, 2023 | Location: Mission Vista High School, 1306 Melrose Drive, Oceanside, CA 92057 | Time: 5:30 p.m. | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes
- November 28, 2023 | Location: TBD | Time: 5:30 p.m. | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes
- February 20, 2024 | Location: TBD | Time: 5:30 p.m. | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes
- May 7, 2024 | Location: TBD | Time: 5:30 p.m. | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes
2022-2023
- January 24, 2023 | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes
- April 5, 2023 | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes
- May 2, 2023 | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Minutes (posted once presented to the committee)
Meeting Summeries
The purpose of our meeting summaries is to provide an overview of the history of the topics discussed, actions taken, and recommendations made by the Committee.
Meeting of May 2, 2023
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes (not posted until approved)
Call to Order: 5:36 p.m.
Roll Call
- Committee Members Present: Anthony Aria, Alexis Panchevre, Cipriano Vargas, Danielle Christensen, Kirk-Anne Taylor, Robert Crowell, Robert Johnson, Dr. Shawn T. Loescher, Tracy Mangold
- New Member Introductions: Scott Conley, Manager of Operations; Joe Houde, North Climate Change Alliance
- Committee Members Absent: Karolyn Wasung, Rena Marrocco, Mary Moffett
- Guest/Presenters: Dr. Mathew Doyle, Superintendent of Schools
- Quorum: Established with 11 of 14 members present
Public Comment
- None
Presentation and Discussion
- Item 4.a. Dr. Loescher led a discussion on the topic of a synthesis of ideas of the committee to frame recommendations to the Board of Education
Activities and Recommendations
- Item 5.a. Minutes of April 5, 2023 were accepted
- Item 5.b-d. The Committee came to consensus on making three recommendations to the board:
- Recommendation 1: The District should take an immediate operational action such as joining the Clean Energy Consortium or other power purchasing group to lower the impact of greenhouse gas emissions by entering or renegotiating a clean energy purchasing agreement to maximize the use of renewable energy sources.
- Recommendation 2: The District should develop an official Climate Action Plan during the 2023-2024 school year that is based on an established plan structure such as the City of Vista’s Climate Action Plan strategies, and add strategies specific to the district about curriculum, student engagement, community engagement and outreach, and/or other areas identified during the development of the plan.
- Recommendation 3: The District should (a) retain a service with expertise to actively engage student interns on the topic of climate action such as the Climate Action Pathways for Schools and (b) adopt a districtwide design challenge on the theme of climate action in an existing structures such as the STE(A)M Fair and/or Senior Exhibitions to engage students during the next school year.
- Item 5.e. Committee members Alexis Panchevre and Danielle Christensen will join Dr. Loescher for the presentation recommendations to the Board of Education.
Adjournment: 7:12 pm
Meeting of April 5, 2023
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes (not posted until approved)
Call to Order: 5:35 p.m.
Roll Call
- Committee Members Present: Anthony Aria, Alexis Panchevre, Cipriano Vargas, Karolyn Wasung, Rena Marrocco, Robert Crowell, Robert Johnson, Dr. Shawn T. Loescher, Tracy Mangold.
- Committee Members Absent: Danielle Christensen, Kirk-Anne Taylor, Mary Moffett
- Quorum: Established with 9 of 12 members present
- Presenters: Katie Crider, Nv5; Tracy Mangold, VUSD Director of Transportation
Public Comment
- None
Administrative Matters and Updates
- General Items: Welcome of Alexis Panchevre, community advocate, to the committee. Kaitlyn Elliot-Norgrove, City of Vista, has resigned from the committee due to moving the county office.
- Item 4.a. Minute's of January 24, 2024 were accepted
- Item 4.b. A review of action steps taken since January 24, 2023 were reviewed
Presentation and Discussion
- Item 5.a. Katie Crider, Nv5, the VUSD Solar Project Impacts for 2021-2022
- Item 5.b. Tracy Mangold, VUSD Transportation, VUSD Electrification of the Transportation Flee
Activities and Review
- Item 6.a-c. Dialogue on the review of action plans reviewed and ideation session on possible goal recommendations
Calls for Future Agenda:
- Synthesized listing of possible recommendation items to the Board of Education for committee comment, feedback, and further discussion.
Adjournment: 7:33 p.m.
Meeting of January 24, 2023
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order: 5:37 p.m.
Roll Call
- Committee Members Present: Anthony Aria, Cipriano Vargas, Danielle Christensen, Karolyn Wasung, Kaitlyn Elliot-Norgrove, Mary Moffett, Rena Marrocco, Robert Browell, Dr. Shawn T. Loescher, Kirk Anne Taylor, Tracy Mangold.
- Committee Members Absent: Robert Johnson.
- Quorum: Established with 10 of 11 members present
- Presenters: Kaitlyn Elliot-Norgrove, City of Vista; Kirk Anne Taylor, Climate Action Pathways.
Public Comment
- None
Presentations and Discussions
- Resource Material Reviewed. Framework for the Future 2.0, BP 3510 Breen Scholes, BP 3511d Energy and Water Management
- Item 4.a. Kaitlyn Elliot-Norgrove, City of Vista, City of Vista Climate Action Plan
- Item 4.b. Kirk-Ann Taylor, Climate Action Pathways
Activities and Review
- Item 5.a.
- Item 5.b. Goal Establishment
Calls for Future Agenda:
- Review status of membership additions recommended
- Review other climate action plans from cities and district
- Invite presentations on district transportation
Adjournment: 7:20 p.m.
Membership
Membership
Membership of the Climate Action Committee is covered in the committee charter and is open to those that live, work, and partner with Vista Unified School District.
Current Membership
Current Members:
- Anthony Arias | Vista USD | Manager, Grounds
- Cipriano Vargas | Vista USD | Board of Trustee
- Danielle Christensen | Parent Teacher Association | Parent
- Alexis Panchevre | Community Advocate, Only Losers Liter
- Joe Houde | North County Climate Change Alliance
- Karolyn Wasung | Vista USD | Director Child Nutrition Services
- Kaitlyn Elliott-Norgrove | City of Vista | Climate Action Plan Program Administrator
- Mary Moffett | Vista Teachers Association Representative | Teacher
- Rena Marrocco | Vista USD | Board of Trustee
- Robert Crowell | Vista USD | Career Pathways, Coordinator
- Robert Johnson | California School Employees Association Representative | Athletics Grounds Lead
- Shawn Loescher, Ed.D. | Vista USD | Chief Operations Officer
- Kirk Anne Taylor | Climate Action Pathways for Schools | Executive Director
- Tracy Mangold | Vista USD | Director of Transportation
Vacancies
Currently Seeking:
Membership for this committee is currently open. If you are interested in contributing to the efforts of the Climate Action Committee, please write to the committee chair or secretary about how to become a member.
Current Vacancies:
- Parent seats still open
- K-8 student seats still open
- 9-12 student seats still open
Initial Membership
The initial Committee composition for 2022-2023
- Chair and District Supports
- 2 Board Members
- 3-4 District Representatives (Director of Transportation, Director of Child Nutrition Services, )
- 2 Collective Bargaining Representatives (VTA and CSEA)
- 1-2 Teacher Representatives
- 2 Community/City Representatives - Partners
- 2-3 Student Representatives
- 1 Parent Representatives
Meeting Summaries
May 2, 2023
Background: Committee Meeting Summaries
The purpose of the meeting summaries page is to provide an overview of the history of the topics discussed, actions taken, and recommendations made by the Committee.
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes (not posted until approved)
Call to Order: 5:36 p.m.
Roll Call
- Committee Members Present: Anthony Aria, Alexis Panchevre, Cipriano Vargas, Danielle Christensen, Kirk-Anne Taylor, Robert Crowell, Robert Johnson, Dr. Shawn T. Loescher, Tracy Mangold
- New Member Introductions: Scott Conley, Manager of Operations; Joe Houde, North Climate Change Alliance
- Committee Members Absent: Karolyn Wasung, Rena Marrocco, Mary Moffett
- Guest/Presenters: Dr. Mathew Doyle, Superintendent of Schools
- Quorum: Established with 11 of 14 members present
Public Comment
- None
Presentation and Discussion
- Item 4.a. Dr. Loescher led a discussion on the topic of a synthesis of ideas of the committee to frame recommendations to the Board of Education
Activities and Recommendations
- Item 5.a. Minutes of April 5, 2023 were accepted
- Item 5.b-d. The Committee came to consensus on making three recommendations to the board:
- Recommendation 1: The District should take an immediate operational action such as joining the Clean Energy Consortium or other power purchasing group to lower the impact of greenhouse gas emissions by entering or renegotiating a clean energy purchasing agreement to maximize the use of renewable energy sources.
- Recommendation 2: The District should develop an official Climate Action Plan during the 2023-2024 school year that is based on an established plan structure such as the City of Vista’s Climate Action Plan strategies, and add strategies specific to the district about curriculum, student engagement, community engagement and outreach, and/or other areas identified during the development of the plan.
- Recommendation 3: The District should (a) retain a service with expertise to actively engage student interns on the topic of climate action such as the Climate Action Pathways for Schools and (b) adopt a districtwide design challenge on the theme of climate action in an existing structures such as the STE(A)M Fair and/or Senior Exhibitions to engage students during the next school year.
- Item 5.e. Committee members Alexis Panchevre and Danielle Christensen will join Dr. Loescher for the presentation recommendations to the Board of Education.
Adjournment: 7:12 pm
April 5, 2023
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes (not posted until approved)
Call to Order: 5:35 p.m.
Roll Call
- Committee Members Present: Anthony Aria, Alexis Panchevre, Cipriano Vargas, Karolyn Wasung, Rena Marrocco, Robert Crowell, Robert Johnson, Dr. Shawn T. Loescher, Tracy Mangold.
- Committee Members Absent: Danielle Christensen, Kirk-Anne Taylor, Mary Moffett
- Quorum: Established with 9 of 12 members present
- Presenters: Katie Crider, Nv5; Tracy Mangold, VUSD Director of Transportation
Public Comment
- None
Administrative Matters and Updates
- General Items: Welcome of Alexis Panchevre, community advocate, to the committee. Kaitlyn Elliot-Norgrove, City of Vista, has resigned from the committee due to moving the county office.
- Item 4.a. Minute's of January 24, 2024 were accepted
- Item 4.b. A review of action steps taken since January 24, 2023 were reviewed
Presentation and Discussion
- Item 5.a. Katie Crider, Nv5, the VUSD Solar Project Impacts for 2021-2022
- Item 5.b. Tracy Mangold, VUSD Transportation, VUSD Electrification of the Transportation Flee
Activities and Review
- Item 6.a-c. Dialogue on the review of action plans reviewed and ideation session on possible goal recommendations
Calls for Future Agenda:
- Synthesized listing of possible recommendation items to the Board of Education for committee comment, feedback, and further discussion.
Adjournment: 7:33 p.m.
January 24, 2023
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order: 5:37 p.m.
Roll Call
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Committee Members Present: Anthony Aria, Cipriano Vargas, Danielle Christensen, Karolyn Wasung, Kaitlyn Elliot-Norgrove, Mary Moffett, Rena Marrocco, Robert Browell, Dr. Shawn T. Loescher, Kirk Anne Taylor, Tracy Mangold.
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Committee Members Absent: Robert Johnson.
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Quorum: Established with 10 of 11 members present
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Presenters: Kaitlyn Elliot-Norgrove, City of Vista; Kirk Anne Taylor, Climate Action Pathways.
Public Comment
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None
Presentations and Discussions
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Resource Material Reviewed. Framework for the Future 2.0, BP 3510 Breen Scholes, BP 3511d Energy and Water Management
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Item 4.a. Kaitlyn Elliot-Norgrove, City of Vista, City of Vista Climate Action Plan
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Item 4.b. Kirk-Ann Taylor, Climate Action Pathways
Activities and Review
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Item 5.a. Inntel Committee Membership Review
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Item 5.b. Goal Establishment
Calls for Future Agenda:
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Review status of membership additions recommended
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Review other climate action plans from cities and district
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Invite presentations on district transportation
Adjournment: 7:20 p.m.
Background
The Climate Action Committee serves as a technical advisory committee for the purpose of developing sustainability policies, goals, and practices to reduce waste, carbon emissions, and other factors that may contribute to climate change. While the Committee was established by Board action on December 14, 2021, meetings were suspended due to the pandemic and the Committee did not start meeting regularly until the 2022-2023 school year.
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Contact Us
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (760) 726-2170
Our Staff
Shawn T. Loescher, Ed.D.
Chief Operations Officer
Senior District Leader to the Committee
760.726.2170 ext. 92702
Email: shawnloescher@vistausd.org
Chief Operations Officer
Senior District Leader to the Committee
760.726.2170 ext. 92702
Email: shawnloescher@vistausd.org
Danica Reed
Administrative Secretary I
Secretary to the Committee
760.726.2170 ext. 92702
Email: danicareed@vistausd.org