5 Year Plan: Category 1 Projects: Upfront Capital investment & Professional Implementation Category 2 Projects: Inexpensive, Unique, implemented by Students/Teachers/Parents Supplemental Category: Outdoor learning mindset training and 'learning trips'
CATEGORY 1 PrOjects to Consider: Greenhouse Yurt Reclaimed space solar Power rainwater harvesting Stone/mulch/plant materials
PRIORITIES: 1- Establish Budget and Timeline for infrastructure projects 2- reach Small-Scale project Plan Consensus & Implement (early Spring 2014) 3- OLC Training & Field Trips
And back to the 5-year 'big idea' plan: * Infrastructure, Funding, sustainable practices and programming in place for long-term success of the program *Full integration with classroom objectives and alignment with TEKS/district curriculum * flexibility in operations and ability to evolve; not a 'fixed' entity * 100% Student/Teacher/School Community Buy-in * Student leadership roles/mentorship/continuity *Collaboration with local/regional/national leading outdoor education programs *'Extension' program designed by students for outreach to other interested schools