Energy Management Committee
Thank you members for your valuable contributions to the Energy Management Committee!
School Board Member - Steve Luikart
Elementary School Principal - Kara McComeskey, GHES
Middle School Principal - Jason Joens, RRMS (Chair, Education Sub-Committee)
High School Principal - Jim Michaels, RRHS
Construction Services and Code Complaince - Emil Dacanay
Teacher Representative - Donna Hoague-Koljeski
School-Related Personnel - TBA
United School Employees of Pasco - Ed Ronda
Student Population - TBA
Food, Nutrition, and Distribution Services - Rick Kurtz (Chair, Retrofit Sub-Committee)
Transportation - Tad Kledzik
Purchasing - Mike Woodall
Supervisor of Athletics - TBA
Maintenance and Facility Services - Mark Fox, Eddie Flicker (Chair, Waste Reduction Sub-Committee)
PLACE - Karla Graziano
Information Services - Chris Jackson (Chair, Monitoring and Reporting Sub-Committee)
Conservation and Recycling Operations - Karen Bryant, John Soler, CEM (Chair, EM Committee)
Duties and Responsibilities
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Develop and communicate program procedures related to energy management and energy conservation.
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Inform the school community of the economic significance and importance of an effective energy/utility management program.
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Provide an open forum to mutually discuss and resolve new and/or ongoing energy-related concerns.
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Distribute school-based consumption reports focusing on the success of energy efforts and the incentive program.
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Assist in prioritizing capital-funded conservation programs.
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Meet on a quarterly basis, or as requested by the Chair.
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Solicit committee suggestions and facilitate implementation for better efficiency.
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Support interdepartmental partnerships considered critical for program success.
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Focus on creating cost savings efforts and mitigating future operating cost risks.
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Assist individuals/schools in improving skills and techniques in energy management through education, research, and the exchange of ideas and technical knowledge related to energy.
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Produce and present an annual Energy Management Program for Board adoption.