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.
Submit an IEQ Concern
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.
Recently Published Concerns
| Date | Location | Concern | Closed |
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October 4th, 2018 Tracking Number: CXLEMS20190000FE |
Room 139 and Room 140 | A musty odor was detected in the rooms. | Yes |
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October 4th, 2018 Tracking Number: CXLEMS202000013F |
Art Room | A Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) coil burst within the ventilation unit serving the Cradlerock Elementary gym. Water damage occurred in the art room, kiln room, and art storage in both the elementary and middle school sides of the facility. In addition, elementary room 71 was slightly impacted. The event took place on December 19, 2019 and was initially reported in association with Cradlerock Elementary's IEQ page. Building Services controlled the leak and replaced the coil. | Yes |
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October 4th, 2018 Tracking Number: CXLEMS2020000147 |
Room 216 (FACS) | I am concerned about the dust and air quality in my classroom. | Yes |
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October 4th, 2018 Tracking Number: CXLEMS20210001A1 |
various classrooms throughout the building | Mold was found on over 20 staff chairs throughout the building. The chairs were not all in one location at any point in time. | Yes |
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October 4th, 2018 Tracking Number: CXLEMS20210001AF |
Office 168 (located in main office) | Concern about possible mold growth on 2/3 chairs in my office. I have attached pictures. | Yes |
Scheduled Walk-Throughs
Scheduled Walk-Throughs
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January 16th, 2019
Tracking Number: WXLEMS2019000108 -
March 10th, 2020
Tracking Number: WXLEMS20200002FE -
November 12th, 2020
Tracking Number: HXLEMS2020000019 -
January 21st, 2021
Tracking Number: GXLEMS202100002E -
November 18th, 2021
Tracking Number: HXLEMS202100005C
The IEQ program includes system-wide scheduled and standardized walk-through reviews of each HCPSS school, conducted twice a year. The process is based off the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Indoor Air Quality recommendations for schools. One walkthrough is conducted by a school-based IEQ team of parents, staff, students, and community members, trained by the HCPSS Office of the Environment, to identify and report potential indoor environmental issues. The second walkthrough is performed by an HCPSS industrial hygienist, who assesses each school building, such as its mechanical equipment, areas above drop-ceilings, and the exterior.
IEQ Information From Previous School Years
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.
Water Quality Reports
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.