THINKING CAP
Information & News Especially for our Staff - August 2020
IN THIS EDITION...
A MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT
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SPECIAL CALLED SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
CLEARING THE AIR! HCPS INVESTS IN AIR FILTERS THAT CAN REDUCE THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19
The CDC and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has recommended school districts across the national install these upgraded filters as students return back to the classroom.
In addition, engineers will assess indoor air quality, ventilation, temperature, humdity, mechanical systems and domestic water following CDC, ASHRAE and OSHA guidance to help mitigate the spread of viruses and bacteria. Engineers also conducted an assessment of indoor air quality along with CO2 sensor accuracy and exhaust fan operations.
We are taking all precautions to reopen in the safest manner possible.
More than half of our schools will be converted to MERV 13 filters by August 24, with full installation set for completion by October 1.
More supplies are being delivered to schools every day...
Our COVID-19 stockpile includes:
- Face coverings, hand sanitizer refills, disinfecting wipes, gloves, paper towels and soap
- More than 6 million disinfecting wipes currently on hand, and will be receiving another 8 million more wipes before the end of August
- More than 25,000 hand sanitizer refills with more on the way
- So much soap and paper towels that we do not have room for more in our warehouse at this time
- Directional signs for school hallways
These supplies are being delivered to schools in stages.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Email: newsletter@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Website: HillsboroughSchools.org
Location: 901 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL, USA
Phone: 813-272-4000
Facebook: facebook.com/HillsboroughSch
Twitter: @HillsboroughSch