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.
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 |
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October 4th, 2018 Tracking Number: CXEMMS20190000B6 |
Rooms 7, 9, and 10 | An odor described as turpentine was detected in rooms 7, 9, and 10. | Yes |
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October 4th, 2018 Tracking Number: CXEMMS20190000B1 |
Gym Storage Closet | Condensation and suspect mold growth was observed on several volleyballs. | Yes |
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October 4th, 2018 Tracking Number: CXEMMS2020000177 |
Front Office | Building Services informed the Office of Environment of a water incident within the front office. The incident occurred due to a roof drain connection issue during a rain event. | Yes |
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October 4th, 2018 Tracking Number: CXEMMS20210001D5 |
Portable 125 | Moisture and mold in wall cavity within closet. | Yes |
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October 4th, 2018 Tracking Number: CXEMMS202200023E |
Front office, current principal's secretary office | Staff using that office reported a musty smell in the office. | Yes |
Scheduled Walk-Throughs
Scheduled Walk-Throughs
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October 17th, 2018
Tracking Number: WXEMMS201800005A -
July 9th, 2020
Tracking Number: GXEMMS202000000B -
December 2nd, 2020
Tracking Number: HXEMMS2020000023 -
August 11th, 2021
Tracking Number: GXEMMS202100006A -
February 23rd, 2022
Tracking Number: HXEMMS2022000072
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.
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.
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.