1. HEAT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION DECEMBER 18, 2012

2. Background Heath & safety of children/staff of paramount importance Schools on south campus not air-conditioned Several concerns from staff re: lack of productive learning environment during “heat” days, concerns for health of students Formed Advisory Committee to analyze current conditions and discuss potential solutions to mitigate situation

3. Committee Goals Discuss current facility needs and limitations Brainstorm and analyze potential short-term and long- term solutions Prepare a report for the Board of Education Committee met September – December 6 times Representatives from certified & support staff at all schools, administration and parent

4. Committee Members Susan Banks, Adaptive PEMS David Brown, Principal EW Scott Burke, Facilities Mgr ESC Lori Casey, Assoc. Sup. Ed. ESC Neva Cosmos, BridgesEW Julie Fredrickson, ParentPRI/MS Liz Helgren, NurseEW Ken Hyllberg, PrincipalEE Sherri Kunesh, 1 st gradeEW

5. Committee Members Peter Lasko, Union Pres./3 rd gradeEE Kristi LeFevre, 3 rd gradeEE Chuck Martin, MaintenanceINT Amanda Metcalf, Kind. Spec. Ed.PRI Angie Miller, KindergartenPRI Chris Mistrata, PEPRI Allison Schmitt, Self-containted Spec.EE Don Selzer, Director of O/FESC Nancy Waggoner, Superivsor/APPRI

6. Analyzed Current Facilities Analyzed current facility Report from O/F re: current facilities and infrastructure (electrical, structural) District vulnerabilities during heat days Instructional environment Health of students and staff Discussed and analyzed possible short-term and long- term solutions

7. Criteria for analysis of solutions Health and safety of students and staff Improvement of instructional learning environment Feasibility Costs

8. Policy Analysis Sub-committee compared and analyzed policies and administrative procedure Nationally – AZ, CA, FL, IL Locally – D46 (Grayslake), D204 (Naperville) Emergency plan should address – mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery Topics to include in administrative procedures Rationale, safety procedures for students/staff, signs and treatment of heat injuries, strategies for transporting students, heat advisory precautions for daily operations and outdoor activities, communication plans (families/staff), O/F protocols, guidelines for student and health needs, data from NOAA and FAQ’s.

9. Research Data Contacted outside experts to assist in analysis and discussions Illinois State Board of Education State Climatologist Office for Illinois U.S. Department of Education Emergency Management for School Technical Assistance Center (REMS) American Academy of Pediatrics National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

10. ISBE Guidance – Extreme Heat Amend school calendar to start school at a later date Dismissal after 5 clock hours of instruction Utilize emergency day Utilize interrupted day Extreme Heat defined – “An excessive heat watch/warning is issued for a maximum heat index of 110 or greater and minimum temperatures for at least 48 hours.” (source NOAA)

11. Outcomes/Next Steps Consider drafting administrative procedures for extreme heat emergencies Permission to draft policy language for 4:170 Safety Develop communication plan Staff Families Community Permission to analyze pros/cons of emergency school closing for heat