The CHPS National Technical Committee is charged with developing and updating criteria and answering credit interpretations which support the work of our on-going projects. The Committee plays an important role within our organization by: establishing and maintaining rigorous high performance national standards and best practices resources in a transparent and collaborative process; solidifying the CHPS commitment to healthy, efficient, and environmentally sound facilities that enhance the educational environment for all schoolchildren and educators; and providing support and suggesting direction to the CHPS Board of Directors and staff.

CHPS Members are welcome to join the National Technical Committee as full participants, in the role described below. CHPS Members can also take on a leadership role as a subcommittee co-chair or as one of two co-chairs of the overall National Technical Committee. Non-members are invited to participate as advisors during our criteria updates (first bullet). Non-members are considered Subject Matter Experts and are non-voting.

Primary responsibilities are to:

• Review, revise, and maintain the CHPS National Core Criteria and Credit Library to ensure technical rigor and consistency across CHPS resources.
• Revise and maintain the CHPS Best Practices Manuals.
• Assist local CHPS Committees when regional modifications or proposed new criteria are being considered during CHPS Criteria Development/Revision process.
• Issue interpretations of the CHPS Criteria (CCIs).
• Provide technical assistance for the CHPS Operations Report Card (ORC).
• Provide assistance and coordination with other CHPS Committees and Subcommittees on cross-cutting issues and criteria.
• Other technical matters that are occasionally referred by the Board.

If you are interested in participating on the National Technical Committee, go to our application form.

SME = Subject Matter Expert (Non-voting Member)