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Modified Buildings

Increased health & safety measures are underway on campuses. District leadership continues working with the medical community and other experts to

create a reopening plan with safety and health at the forefront.

School Maintenance Teams Provide:

✓ Health-related signage in common areas for more controlled student movement patterns
throughout the school day

✓ Plexiglass installation in common areas within District facilities & schools

✓ Assistance with distribution of PPE and facial coverings to the Division of Operations
employees

✓ Air filters with a higher MERV rating will be changed every 90 days wherever air-
conditioning design allows (all other filters will have an increased frequency of changes)

✓ Ongoing training of custodians, bus drivers & attendants in sanitization procedures

Custodial Teams Provide:

✓ Enhanced cleaning, including the use of PPE at all times - detailed guidelines can be

found in the Cleaning Guidelines for COVID-19 document

✓ Increased monitoring of custodial supplies

✓ Increased rotations for sanitation & restocking of restrooms

✓ Enhanced classroom cleaning in frequently touched areas between classes

✓ Monthly building inspections

Environmental Teams Provide:

✓ Enhanced cleaning following incidents of reported cases in District schools

✓ Assistance in designating a quarantine room or space

✓ Coordination of enhanced cleaning & sanitation and pre & post incident inspections

✓ Sanitizing supplies & protocols to schools and ancillary facilities

✓ Oversight of indoor air quality levels & concerns

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ICSP Updated 2/9/21