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Superintendent: new state law sets 88°F classroom maximum, district to act at 82°F
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Antonio Abitabile reported the district is conducting a bi‑annual health and safety drill and noted Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation requiring districts to adopt extreme‑heat mitigation plans (88°F maximum; actions at 82°F).
Superintendent Dr. Antonio Abitabile told the Board that the district’s bi‑annual health and safety drill is being conducted that week with assistance from Craig Hansen of Questar III BOCES. Dr. Abitabile also noted that Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation requiring school districts to develop plans to mitigate extreme heat in classrooms.
The new law establishes 88 degrees Fahrenheit as the maximum classroom temperature and directs school districts to create procedures for removing students and staff from those spaces when practical. The law also requires action to relieve heat‑related discomfort when classroom temperatures reach 82 degrees Fahrenheit—examples listed in the minutes include turning off overhead lights, pulling down shades or blinds, turning on fans, opening doors and windows, turning off electronics, and providing water breaks. The Board discussion recorded the report but did not show additional formal action on this item during the meeting.
