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District presents draft extreme heat policy requiring strategies when outdoor temperatures reach 82°F
Summary
The superintendent introduced a draft extreme heat policy (policy 8113) that requires the district to maintain indoor temperatures below 82°F when outdoor temperatures are expected to reach 82°F, and outlined measures such as fans, relocation to air-conditioned spaces and water breaks.
The superintendent presented a draft extreme heat policy (policy 8113), which she said was drafted by the district's attorneys and is required by law. The policy states that when outdoor temperatures are expected to reach 82 degrees Fahrenheit, the district will develop a strategy for maintaining indoor temperatures below 82 degrees in classrooms, instructional areas and kitchens.
Measures described in the presentation include use of fans, relocating students to air-conditioned spaces when classrooms are not air conditioned, providing water breaks and adjusting activities to reduce heat exposure. The superintendent said the policy would cover school-day operations and after-school programs and that staff supervising students must be trained in emergency procedures and have means to contact administrators or emergency services.
Board members asked brief clarifying questions; the transcript records presentation of the policy but does not show a board vote on the policy at this meeting.
