Air Quality Measures

VUSD Updates On Air Quality

Air Quality Measures To Minimize Exposure for Students and Staff

VUSD will follow data and guidelines from the Spare the Air Current Conditions table and the Air Quality Index. The following are measures that VUSD staff will take to ensure minimal exposure to unhealthy air.

If PM2.5 air quality levels enter Hazardous or Very Unhealthy ranges:

High and middle schools will shorten passing periods when possible in order to minimize student exposure to the air
After school sports will be cancelled
PE classes will be held indoors
Schools will hold "rainy day" schedules keeping students indoors for lunch and recess
Masks will be available in the school nursing office for students who feel they need one
Doors and windows will be kept closed as much as possible
Absences for students with health conditions or concerns will be considered excused
Schools may be closed

If PM2.5 air quality levels enter Unhealthy range:

Outdoor school sports practices will be cancelled or held indoors. Some indoor sports may hold practice or games. Schools will communicate with athletes and parents about practice adjustments.
PE classes will be held indoors
Schools will minimize time outdoors for lunch and recess.
Indoor space will be provided for students who do not wish to go outside during break periods
Masks will be available in the school nursing office for students who feel they need one
Doors and windows will be kept closed as much as possible
Absences for students with health conditions or concerns will be considered excused

PE classes may be held indoors. Physical activity will limited.
Space will be made available for students indoors during recess and lunch. Lunch and recess time may be limited.

Medidas de calidad del aire

Todas las escuelas del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Vacaville (VUSD por sus siglas en inglés) estarán en sesión mañana.

VUSD entiende que muchos padres no tienen tiempo para tomar libre para la mala calidad del aire; la cancelación de la escuela tiene el potencial de crear importantes desafíos de cuidado infantil para las familias con niños pequeños. También entendemos que muchos estudiantes tienen asma y problemas de salud que son negativamente efectuados por la mala calidad del aire. Respetamos las opciones de los padres para mantener a los estudiantes en casa según sea necesario. Los estudiantes que están ausentes con el permiso paterno debido a la calidad del aire esta semana tendrán ausencias justificadas.

VUSD seguirá los datos y las directrices de la tabla “Spare the Air Current Conditions ” (Condiciones atmosféricas actuales) y “Air Quality Index” (el Índice de calidad del aire.) Las siguientes son las medidas que el personal de VUSD tomará para asegurar una exposición mínima al aire no saludable.

Si los niveles de calidad del aire PM2.5 entran en rangos peligrosos o muy insalubres mañana:

Las escuelas secundarias y preparatorias acortarán los períodos de paso cuando sea posible para minimizar la exposición del estudiante al aire
Se cancelarán los deportes escolares después de escuela
Las clases de educación física tomaran lugar en el interior
Las escuelas seguirán los horarios de "días lluviosos" para mantener a los estudiantes en el interior para el almuerzo y el recreo
Las máscaras estarán disponibles en la oficina de enfermería de la escuela para los estudiantes que sienten que necesitan una
Las puertas y ventanas se mantendrán cerradas lo más posible
Las ausencias para estudiantes con condiciones de salud o preocupación serán consideradas excusadas

UPDATES ON SCHOOL CLOSURES

All VUSD Schools and Office Are Open Monday, October 16th, 2017

Based upon information available as of Sunday, October 15th, all VUSD schools and offices will be open Monday October 16th.

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Schools Closed Oct 12th and Oct 13th, 2017

We hope this message finds your families safe and well. Our hearts go out to those who have been evacuated or have lost loved ones, pets and homes in this tragedy. Thank you for your support as we work through the challenges of this disaster.

Because the evacuation areas in Solano County have increased, effecting even more VUSD families and staff and the air quality is now at hazardous levels, all VUSD schools and offices will be closed on Thursday October 12^th and Friday October 13^th. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate this emergency. Take care and stay safe.

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All VUSD schools will be in session Wednesday, October 11th, 2017.

VUSD understands that many parents do not get time off for poor air quality; cancelling school has the potential to create significant child care challenges for families with young children. We also understand that many students have asthma and health issues that are negatively effected by poor air quality. We respect parents' choices to keep students home as needed. Students who are absent with parental permission due to air quality this week will have excused absences.

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