Indoor Environmental Quality
In 2009, Wisconsin Act 96 created a law that directed the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to develop a Task Force to provide recommendations for improving Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) in schools. Based on the recommendations provided, DPI required all school districts to develop and implement an IEQ Management Plan. Since the law does not require the use of any particular template or format for the IEQ Management Plan, school districts are free to develop their own plans, or to use existing plans, procedure handbooks, or policy documents to demonstrate compliance with the planning and implementation requirement. School buildings kept in good repair, suitably equipped and in safe and sanitary condition promote a positive learning environment. In accordance with the requirements identified under Wisconsin Statutes 120.12 (5) and 121.02 (1) (i) and Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 8.01 (2) (i), the School District of Greenfield has taken appropriate steps to provide and maintain safe and healthful facilities. As required in WI Stat. 118.075 (3) and (4), the School District of Greenfield maintains indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in schools with measures that include quality heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, moisture control, integrated pest management, cleaning and maintenance schedules, appropriate materials selection, routine building inspections by maintenance personnel, appropriate training of staff, and communication. The School District also conducts IEQ potential concerns on a regular basis to take a proactive approach to indoor air quality. A copy of the IEQ Plan is available for review by contacting the District Office. Questions related to this plan or any other IEQ concerns should be directed to Gage Johnson, Facilities Operations Manager | Safety Coordinator.
-Indoor Environmental Quality Form
Asbestos Abatement Notifications
Under the AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) rule, all primary and secondary schools are required to develop and implement a plan for managing all building materials which contain asbestos. Included in the AHERA Act is the requirement to annually notify all workers and building occupants (or their guardians) of asbestos-related activities. Beginning in 1988, all buildings owned, leased, or “under the control of” the School District were inspected by EPA accredited inspectors, with building material samples analyzed by an independent laboratory. Based on the inspection, the School District prepared, and the State approved a comprehensive management plan for managing the asbestos. Where the asbestos-containing materials are found, the District has in place an Operations and Maintenance program. The District has accomplished the following compliance mandates regarding the administration of asbestos in school buildings:
- Environmental Management Consulting, Inc. (EMC) was contracted to be the school’s consultant for asbestos for the school year.
- The District is continuing with the Operations and Maintenance Program as designed for the School District. This ensures that all asbestos materials are kept in good condition.
- Periodic surveillance in each area containing asbestos is completed every six months by our consultant. Also, the buildings are re-inspected by an accredited inspector every three years.
In the past year the District conducted the following asbestos removal activities: None at this time.
All outside contractors shall contact the lead maintenance person before commencing any work that may disturb building materials. Our goal at the District is to be in full compliance with asbestos regulations.
A copy of the Asbestos Management Plan is available for review by contacting the District Office. Questions related to this plan, or any other asbestos concerns should be directed to Gage Johnson, Facilities Operations Manager | Safety Coordinator.
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