California’s school board members are increasingly confronting issues that extend well beyond education, including safe drinking water, climate resilience, aging infrastructure, school greening, and environmental justice. These challenges directly affect student health, school operations, and community well-being, particularly in historically underserved communities. This panel will explore the vital role education leaders play in advancing healthier, more resilient communities through partnerships, innovative campus improvements, and informed public policy. Participants will gain practical insights into the intersection of education, public health, sustainability, and water policy - and learn strategies to help ensure safe, reliable water and stronger outcomes for students and the communities they serve.
