Indoor Environmental Quality

HCPSS recognizes the importance of providing a healthy learning environment for all students and staff members. In an effort to identify and correct conditions that may have an impact on air quality, HCPSS has established an Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) program that proactively maintains proper indoor environments and responds to community members' concerns.

The IEQ data provided below comes directly from the HCPSS IEQ site.

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Submit an IEQ Concern

Complete the online IEQ Concern form to submit a concern about the indoor environmental quality of a HCPSS building or facility. The Office of the Environment addresses each concern by contacting the individual and performing an environmental assessment of the reported area.

Recently Published Concerns

Date	Location	Concern	Closed
October 5th, 2018 Tracking Number: CXXPMS2018000053	Front Office Conference Room	There is a strange, mildew smell that has remained constant in the front office conference/break room. The smell is stronger when air conditioning is off. Also, the smell is very noticeable inside the drawers and cabinets.	Yes
October 4th, 2018 Tracking Number: CXXPMS2023000271	A5	I believe my carpet has mold spores that are adversely affecting my health by causing an increase in headaches which are leading to more migraines and excessive eye tearing.	Yes
October 4th, 2018 Tracking Number: CXXPMS2023000283	Room C1	Building Maintenance (Plumbing) uncovered suspect mold growth while repairing a valve.	Yes
October 4th, 2018 Tracking Number: CXXPMS20230002A8	A6	Building Maintenance informed the Office of the Environment of a slow leak that was believed to have been occurring for some time.	Yes
October 4th, 2018 Tracking Number: CXXPMS202400030F	Admin Area	Smell of dead rodent in morning before HVAC turns on.	Yes

A full listing of published concerns is available on this school's page on the HCPSS IEQ site.

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Scheduled Walk-Throughs

The IEQ program includes system-wide scheduled and standardized walk-through reviews of each HCPSS school, conducted twice a year. The process is based off the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Indoor Air Quality recommendations for schools. One walkthrough is conducted by a school-based IEQ team of parents, staff, students, and community members, trained by the HCPSS Office of the Environment, to identify and report potential indoor environmental issues. The second walkthrough is performed by an HCPSS industrial hygienist, who assesses each school building, such as its mechanical equipment, areas above drop-ceilings, and the exterior.

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IEQ Information From Previous School Years

All previously published IEQ concerns, reports from external contractors, and school walk-through reports for previous school years are archived on the IEQ Report Archive.

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Water Quality Reports

In compliance with state regulations, HCPSS is testing all schools for the presence of lead in drinking water. Details on the testing schedule, procedures, etc., as well as test results and reports for individual schools can be found on the HCPSS website.