Indoor Air Quality Action Plan – February 2017

   

 

Air Exchange: Ensuring adequate, clean air exchange including acceptable exhaust and fresh air intake volumes. ACTION

TIMING

Promote fresh air exchange by running air handlers during off hours at Glenbrook and exhaust fans at Williams; being careful to avoid negative pressure

Facilities Director Custodians

immediate

CO2 monitoring at Glenbrook and Williams

Facilities Director Custodians

ongoing

Purchase 10 Indoor Air Quality Monitoring devices to allow for additional monitoring

School Committee for funding District Administration

March 2017

Change filters in the Williams univents and in the Facilities Director air handling units at Glenbrook; ensure Custodians appropriately sized filters and optimal MERV rating

February vacation

Seal area around the poorly fitting filters in duct/univents to minimize leakage and improve filtration effectiveness

Facilities Director Maintenance staff

By April vacation

Investigate odors in Williams auditorium: focus on cavity under the stage, upholstery and flooring

Facilities Director

Immediate



 

PERSONS RESPONSIBLE



Indoor Air Quality Action Plan – February 2017

   

 

Cleaning: To ensure classrooms and offices are free of the conditions that promote accumulation of particulates and/or mold ACTION

 

PERSONS RESPONSIBLE

TIMING

Wet dusting of flat surfaces; HEPA filtered vacuuming using backpack equipment.

Facilities Director Custodians

February vacation

Classroom and office decluttering; removal of unneeded, unusable, obsolete materials and equipment

Principals; Williams and Glenbrook staff; Tom Mazza will advise on disposition of surplus goods

Through March

Upholstery and carpet cleaning project targeting auditorium chairs and carpeting at both schools and Glenbrook band room.

School Committee for funding District Admin Facilities Director

By end of April vacation

Surface cleaning project at Williams and Glenbrook using damp wiping, microfiber mop heads and HEPA vacuuming

Facilities Director Principals Custodians

February vacation

HEPA filtered vacuuming of univents at Williams

Facilities Director Principals Custodians

February vacation

Instructions to staff on classroom practices that promote environmental improvements

Superintendent Principals

March 1

















Indoor Air Quality Action Plan – February 2017

   

 

Mold: To eliminate existing, visible sources of mold and identify scope and costs of additional testing ACTION Inspect all ceiling tiles for stains and replace as needed

PERSONS RESPONSIBLE Custodians

TIMING Ongoing

Address visible mold on exterior of Glenbrook air Facilities Director handling units and duct insulation Custodians



Analysis of costs associated with replacing existing air conditioning units vs thorough cleaning of existing air conditioning units at Williams.

Tom Mazza Facilities Director



Investigate options for additional IAQ testing

Facilities Director Tom Mazza Need to engage town officials depending on scope and costs

Immediate

Outdoor Learning: Ensure opportunities for students to access outdoor learning spaces

 

Williams Middle School Courtyard renewal

Superintendent Prinicpal WMS PAC?