Policy EBBD
Indoor Air Quality
School Board Approved: April 19, 2021
In order to ensure that all school buildings have adequate indoor air quality, the Board directs the Superintendent to address methods of minimizing or eliminating emissions from buses, cars, delivery vehicles, and other motorized vehicles. The Superintendent may delegate the implementation of these methods to building principals. The Board encourages the Superintendent to utilize methods and recommendations established by various State agencies.
In addition to addressing methods eliminating emissions, building principals are directed to annually investigate air quality in their respective school buildings using a checklist provided by the New Hampshire Department of Education.
In support of this policy, the Superintendent is authorized to establish regulations and/or administrative rules necessary to implement anti-idling and clear air measures aimed at improving indoor air quality.
Legal References:
RSA 200:11-a, Investigation of Air Quality
RSA 200:48, Air Quality in Schools
NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed. 306.04(a)(24), Air Quality in School Buildings
NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section 306.07(a)(4), School Facilities
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