Temporary Administrative Rule

MAINTAINING HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS

Code EB-R Issued MODEL/20

To reduce the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommends that districts implement safety measures regarding cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. While cleaning with soap and water reduces the number of germs, dirt, and impurities on the surface, disinfecting kills germs. The district will take reasonable steps to follow the recommended protocols established by health officials.

The board authorizes the superintendent or his/her designee to establish procedures for cleaning and disinfecting district property and to ensure that gloves and additional personal protective equipment (PPE) are available for the custodial staff.

The district will use disinfectants approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and follow the instructions on the label for all cleaning and disinfection products for concentration, dilution, application method, contact time, and any other special considerations when applying.

Indoors

The district will develop a schedule for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and objects that are frequently touched, including toys, equipment, teaching materials, and other surfaces not ordinarily cleaned (e.g. doorknobs, light switches, countertops, chairs, desks, cubbies, etc.).

Frequently touched surfaces should be cleaned daily. If students are moving between classrooms, the district will clean and disinfect classrooms more frequently, as practicable.

When possible, staff members should avoid the use of shared materials. If sharing materials is necessary, frequent hand hygiene will occur before and after each use.

Outdoors

Outdoor areas generally require normal routine cleaning and do not require disinfection. However, high touch surfaces made of plastic or metal, such as grab bars and railings, will be cleaned routinely.

Confirmed COVID-19 Case

The district will clean and disinfect the learning environment after a confirmed case of COVID-19 and utilize the following guidelines:

close off areas used by the person who is sick
open outside doors and windows to increase air circulation in the area
wait twenty-four (24) hours before cleaning or disinfecting or as long as possible
clean and disinfect all areas (e.g. classrooms, offices, bathrooms, common areas, equipment, etc.) used by the person who is sick
vacuum the space as needed, after it has been closed off, using a vacuum equipped with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, if available
wear disposable gloves to clean and disinfect

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temporarily turn off in-room, window-mounted, or on-wall recirculation HVAC to avoid contamination of the HVAC units
leave central HVAC systems running as these systems tend to provide better filtration capabilities and introduce outdoor air into the areas that they serve

Once the area has been appropriately disinfected, it can be opened for use. The district will determine when staff members and students may return to the cleaned space.

Enforcement

This rule is intended to be effective until further notice and to align with district policies. To the extent it does not align, it will supersede others in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in effect at the time. For clarification on potential conflicts between policies, the interpretation of the superintendent or his/her designee is final.

The board authorizes the superintendent or his/her designee to amend these requirements as necessary to meet health and safety guidelines.

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