BUSINESS 3100

AIR QUALITY

ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES

Environmental Issues

While indoor air quality is a significant issue, these regulations should apply to all environmental issues that affect the Manchester Public School environment.

At least one copy of "Tools for Schools" will be available in each school and overseen by the school nurse.

Each school must form a Safety Committee of no less than four individuals. As "resident" health professional, the school nurse will chair the committee. The committee should also be composed of the school principal, a member of the certified staff and one parent. When selecting members of the committee, individuals with scientific and/or analytical skills should be given consideration for the committee.

The role of the committee is to:

1. Investigate concerns raised by building occupants
2. Use "Tools for Schools" as the framework to determine if a specific cause is evident and can be addressed quickly
3. If the source of the problem is not identified easily, the checklists should be forwarded to the Coordinator of School Health Services, who will coordinate efforts for corrective action, using resources as listed.
4. Communicate reports, findings and issues with the complainant, committee members and others as appropriate. This communication is essential.
5. Keep minutes of meetings and findings from problem analysis at each school and keep with the Asbestos Management Plan.
6. Forward copies of minutes and findings to Coordinator of Health Services, Buildings & Grounds and the Business Office.

Should the committee be unable to identify the source of the problem, the following resources are available.

Resources

Local
Buildings & Grounds Staff
Head Nurse
Town Health Department
Town Building Department

Federal
Environmental Protection Agency

AIR QUALITY - ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES

The School District has a method of prioritizing maintenance issues.

Health and Safety Issues are First Priority.
Program Support are classified Second Priority.
All other issues are classified Third Priority.

Identifiable environmental health issues will be classified as First Priority.

The Buildings and Grounds Department in conjunction with the Business Office and Head Nurse may obtain the assistance of an Industrial Hygienist or other consulting services as deemed appropriate.

Environmental Testing as outlined in Connecticut General Statutes Bill #6426 will become standard operating practice and carried out by the Buildings and Grounds Department.

As renovations to buildings occur, heavy emphasis should be placed on improving HVAC systems to meet current code. This improvement will include the use of technology to monitor and diagnose HVAC Systems and the installation of air conditioning where practical and appropriate.

All IAQ documents are open for public inspection, but the originals should not leave the building. The Buildings and Grounds Department in conjunction with the Business Office and Head Nurse may obtain the assistance of an Industrial Hygienist or other consulting services as deemed appropriate.

April 14, 2004