Maintaining Healthy Environments

Below are updates on the status of Portable Air Cleaners (PACs) for the 2022 - 2023 school year:

PAC Inventory & Replacement 

• In the prior school year the Facilities department installed portable air cleaners (PACs) in all classrooms, libraries and cafeteria spaces. 
• Over the Summer, custodial staff completed a review at each school site to identify classroom, library, or cafeteria spaces that were missing PACs.
• During the week of August 8th, warehouse staff installed PACs in classroom, library or cafeteria spaces where they were missing.

PAC Filter Replacements 

• School sites have 3 models of PACs - a large white model (Wright model), a large black model (Austin model), and a smaller unit.
• Wright models require an annual pre-filter replacement. This replacement was completed in July.
• Austin models require filter replacement every five (5) years - no replacements are needed at this time.

• Students will be provided with soap and water or hand sanitizer in their classroom, restrooms, before and after using shared supplies and equipment, play structures, and before and after mealtimes.
• Cleaning and disinfecting supplies will be available at every school.
• Staff will clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces like door handles, desks, countertops, phones, keyboards, light switches, handles, toilets and faucets at least once daily.