HCPSS recognizes the importance of providing a healthy learning environment for all students and staff members. In an effort to identify and correct conditions that may have an impact on air quality, HCPSS has established an Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) program that proactively maintains proper indoor environments and responds to community members' concerns.
The IEQ data provided below comes directly from the HCPSS IEQ site.
Complete the online IEQ Concern form to submit a concern about the indoor environmental quality of a HCPSS building or facility. The Office of the Environment addresses each concern by contacting the individual and performing an environmental assessment of the reported area.
| Date | Location | Concern | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
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October 10th, 2018
Tracking Number: CXFQMS2018000077 |
Varoius | Individual expressing health symptoms when in the building since the beginning of 2018. Not certain there is a specific room at the school since they spend time all over the school including the media center, lunch room, health room. Individual noticed that when in the quiet room in room 70 with the door closed that the symptoms worsen quicker. In addition, the individual indicated they had usually sat in the media center under a vent. | Yes |
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September 20th, 2018
Tracking Number: CXFQMS201800004E |
Science 3 | The room was reported to feel damp. A slight odor was reported that was described as "mildew." | Yes |
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June 2nd, 2021
Tracking Number: CXFQMS20210001BC |
Classroom 8 and Student Services (Offices 2 and 3) | HVAC equipment leaked water into interior space. | Yes |
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July 22nd, 2021
Tracking Number: CXFQMS20210001CC |
Cafeteria | School reported black spotting on tan stage curtains. | Yes |
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August 6th, 2021
Tracking Number: CXFQMS20210001D1 |
Cafeteria Stage | Mold growth observed on bottom of piano bench. | Yes |
A full listing of published concerns is available on this school's page on the HCPSS IEQ site.
Currently, the Office of the Environment performs two IEQ assessments a year. General Assessments are performed by IEQ professionals and include observing a representative sample of classrooms, common areas and the building’s exterior. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Assessments are performed by IEQ professionals and include assessing the operation of the HVAC systems in each school. IEQ Walkthroughs were formerly conducted by a team of school-based staff and parent volunteers and are no longer a part of the IEQ assessment process.
All previously published IEQ concerns, reports from external contractors, and school walk-through reports for previous school years are archived on the IEQ Report Archive.
In compliance with state regulations, HCPSS is testing all schools for the presence of lead in drinking water. Details on the testing schedule, procedures, etc., as well as test results and reports for individual schools can be found on the HCPSS website.
Additionally, the water for this school is provided by a well and is tested for quality and lead.