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Blueprints for Tomorrow: Transforming K 12 Schools through Sustainability Master Planning
Room: 209/210
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
This presentation provides a practical roadmap for K 12 school districts to create and implement a Sustainability Master Plan (SMP) that unifies environmental, financial, and educational goals into one actionable strategy. Featuring both district and vendor perspectives, the session guides attendees through every phase of the planning process, from data collection and community engagement to goal setting, funding, and progress measurement.
Attendees will discover how collaborative master planning can transform schools into models of sustainability that lower operational costs, enhance learning environments, align with state and local climate goals, and strengthen district community partnerships. Real world district insights will illustrate how strategic planning translates vision into measurable outcomes and lasting impact.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the core structure and focus areas of a Sustainability Master Plan and how it connects facility operations, finance, and educational priorities.
- Identify the key economic, environmental, and policy based drivers that compel school districts to invest in long term sustainability planning.
- Learn actionable methods to engage staff, students, and community stakeholders throughout the planning and implementation process.
- Evaluate how baseline data and performance indicators (KPIs) establish meaningful district sustainability goals and measure progress over time.
- Examine lessons learned and best practices from an active district perspective to inform their own path toward a comprehensive, equitable SMP.
Speakers:
Shea Dibble, Sr. Partnership Manager, Veregy
Kimberlie Linz, Chief Business Officer, El Segundo Unified School District
Shea Dibble is the Senior Manager for California TK-12 and co-founder of Veregy, bringing over 26 years of experience in the energy and sustainability sector. Since 1999, he has been dedicated to transforming educational facilities, working with more than 100 California school districts to create healthier, more efficient learning environments that drive improved student outcomes.
Throughout his career, Shea has led the delivery of large, complex energy sustainability and resilience projects tailored to the unique needs of schools. His expertise spans HVAC modernization, renewable energy integration, and infrastructure upgrades, always with an eye toward long-term operational savings and community impact. In today’s challenging school facility funding landscape, Shea has proven adept at securing a wide array of grants and leveraging creative financing strategies—ensuring critical improvements move forward even when budgets are constrained.
Passionate about the intersection of education and sustainability, Shea’s work bridges technical innovation with the mission of fostering engaging and safe spaces for California’s TK-12 students. His leadership continues to shape projects that not only reduce environmental impact but also strengthen the resiliency of schools in the face of evolving energy challenges, helping districts thrive despite funding droughts.
Kimberlie Linz, Ed.D. is the Chief Business Official for El Segundo Unified School District, where she oversees fiscal services, facilities, maintenance and operations, food services, and sustainability for a TK–12 district serving approximately 3,500 students. With over 25 years of experience in public education, Kim integrates a systems-thinking approach across all operational areas by aligning resources with the district’s strategic goals, centering decisions on student success and commitment to environmental responsibility.
Kim leads the district’s Facilities Advisory, Wellness, and Environmental Committees, and partners with city leaders to support sustainable joint-use planning. Under her leadership, the district has launched green infrastructure initiatives, strengthened energy management strategies, and woven sustainability into facilities master planning.
A former site principal and teacher, Kim brings a student-centered lens to business operations and believes in cross-departmental collaboration to advance equity, innovation, and well-being. She has her doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Southern Californiaand holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Virginia, and USC’s School Business Management program.
Kim is a recipient of the 2023 ACSA California Business Services Administrator of the Year and a has presented at state and national conferences on leadership and innovation.
