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Teachers and parents urge action after classrooms at Sandy Elementary reached high temperatures; district says facilities steps and options under review
Summary
Multiple patrons and teachers told the board that upstairs classrooms at Sandy Elementary reached temperatures as high as the high 80s, raising learning and medical concerns; the district said temporary air conditioning was provided and staff will assess chiller and blind replacements and prioritize work orders.
At patron comment the board heard multiple accounts from Sandy Elementary teachers and a parent describing repeated overheating of upstairs classrooms that local staff said this spring reached as high as 86–89 degrees on several afternoons, affecting student focus and in one case elevating blood glucose for a student with Type 1 diabetes.
Speakers and concerns: Teacher Ally Weaver described classrooms reaching roughly 87 degrees for hours and said facilities managers had supplied portable air conditioners while larger repairs were scheduled.…
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