When administrators at Tonganoxie Unified School District (USD) 464 embarked on a $2.1 million energy and infrastructure improvement effort last year, they took the project into the classroom, coupling upgrades to buildings with an energy efficiency curriculum. The recently completed infrastructure upgrades are expected to save $217,000 a year in operations, maintenance and utilities costs.

On March 10, 2010 administrators at Tonganoxie USD 464 received the Trane Energy Efficiency Leader in Education Award for their sustainable energy and operational efficiency improvements. The award recognizes the importance of the upgrades and the administrators commitment to optimizing the teaching and learning environment while increasing energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.

The award ceremony was held at Tonganoxie Middle School and Principal Dr. Jill Dickerson was the Master of Ceremonies. Ceremony music was provided by the seventh- and eighth-grade jazz band and the eighth-grade girls choir. Education Facilities Consultant, Keven Ward, presented the award to USD 464 Superintendent, Kyle Hayden.

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