COVID: 7 Special Situations
DRAFT - Work in Progress
Thank you for being patient while we update this section.
Let everyone in the school community know what your school is doing about:
- Opt out of in-person schooling by August 7, 2020
- Children of essential workers
- option for 100% in-person instruction?
- Special needs students
Additional Information
Building Ventilation Information
All school buildings have been surveyed for ventilation. The link below redirects you to the DOE site. Consulting engineers under the direction of the NYC School Construction Authority have surveyed the ventilation in every New York City public school. Repairs will be completed prior to Monday, September 21. Rooms will be closed if repairs have not been made.
Rooms are placed into two categories for the purpose of school opening:
· Operational: Operational spaces have at least one method of ventilation that is operational
· Rooms that need repairs: Rooms that Need Repair have no identified working ventilation system. If repairs are not made by September 21, the room not be used.
Understanding Our Report
The survey assesses whether various systems of ventilation are working properly. Results are shown in five areas:
· Windows: "Yes" indicates that the space has windows. "No" indicates that the space does not have windows.
· At Least One Window Can be Opened: "Yes" indicates that the room can be ventilated using a window.
· Supply Fan: A supply fan delivers air to a space. "Operational" means that the space has a working supply fan to provide ventilation. "Partly operational" or "not operational" identifies spaces supply fans that need repair. "Doesn't Exist" means there is no supply fan. "Cannot Access" means supply fan was not accessible at the time of the visit.
· Exhaust Fan: A fan that forces out stale indoor air so it can be replaced by fresh air. "Operational" means that the space has a working exhaust fan to provide ventilation. "Partly operational" or "not operational" identifies spaces with exhaust fans that need repair. "Doesn't Exist" means there is no exhaust fan. "Cannot Access" means exhaust fan was not accessible at the time of the visit.
· Unit Ventilator: A mechanical device that circulates conditioned air to desired spaces. "Operational" means that the space has a working unit. "Partly operational" or "not operational" identifies spaces with units that need repair. "Doesn't Exist" means there is no unit ventilator. "Cannot Access" means unit ventilator was not accessible at the time of the visit.
