Physical Environment. 1. The Board recognizes that a comfortable physical environment is important to student learning and staff performance. The District will take reasonable steps to provide an appropriate and safe environment. The District shall comply with the Health Life and Safety Code for Illinois Public Schools, 23 Ill. Admin. Code 180. Problems or concerns should be reported promptly to the building administrator. The Building administrator will review the situation and determine what action will be taken in consultation with the teacher. If, after consultations with the teacher, the Building Administrator concludes that temperatures result in unsafe conditions for students and staff, they will be relocated to an alternative location within their building. Each school improvement team will provide a list of alternative locations available at each building. 2. Classrooms will be cleaned daily (floors swept, garbage emptied, and pencil sharpeners emptied). 3. Any employee suspicious of mold contamination shall promptly report areas of concern to their building principal. Areas of any building suspected of mold contamination, as determined by the Administration in consultation and collaboration with the custodial/maintenance staff, will be tested as needed to determine mold levels. If mold levels exceed industry/environmental standards, the District will take appropriate remedial action. Any findings or actions taken shall be reported to the reporting employee and the Association. 4. Each facility will have asbestos inspections twice yearly. 5. All exterior doors will remain locked at appropriate times to maintain the safety of all occupants. Security cameras will be maintained and in working order at all times.
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