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Ithaca schools set temperature thresholds for classroom relocation
Summary
The district's safety plan now triggers cooling actions at 82°F and recommends relocating instructional activities when classroom temperatures reach 88°F; the change was presented by Assistant Superintendent Dan Bridal during the public hearing.
The Ithaca City School District's safety plan now includes an extreme-heat response that prompts staff actions when temperatures rise. Assistant Superintendent Dan Bridal told the board, "We do take action when it's 82 degrees," and said the district looks at steps such as closing shades and turning off lights.
Bridal added that when classrooms reach 88 degrees the district will try to relocate instructional activities "when practical," and clarified that these thresholds apply to instructional spaces and not to food-service or other operational areas. The board provided time for questions and noted the plan is posted for review.
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