Bulletin One 2012 2013 Final.pdf - Fort Worth ISD

Unhealthy for
Sensitive
Groups
101-150 Orange When AQI values are between 101 and 150, members of
sensitive groups may experience health effects. This means
they are likely to be affected at lower levels than the general
public. For example, people with lung disease are at greater
risk from exposure to ozone, while people with either lung
disease or heart disease are at greater risk from exposure to
particle pollution. The general public is not likely to be
affected when the AQI is in this range.
Unhealthy 151-200 Red Everyone may begin to experience health effects when AQI
values are between 151 and 200. Members of sensitive
groups may experience more serious health effects.
Very
Unhealthy
201-300 Purple AQI values between 201 and 300 trigger a health alert,
meaning everyone may experience more serious health
effects.
Hazardous 300+ Maroon AQI values over 300 trigger health warnings of emergency
conditions. The entire population is more likely to be
affected.
*Sensitive groups are defined as children who are active in outdoor activities, people involved in highenergy
activities, and people with respiratory ailments. Students with respiratory limitations should follow
the advice of a doctor or guardian. FWISD’s Ozone Policy Plan is not to restrict sensitive adults from
these activities, but is a plan of action in which information is provided for their use to determine whether
or not it is advisable for them to perform these activities in conjunction with FWISD scheduled activities.
3.15.II Ozone Action Policy
Each parent or legal guardian of a child sensitive to ozone must have a statement from a physician on file
at the school campus stating such. Parents or legal guardians must make the decision on a daily basis if
their children should be allowed to participate in outside activities, they must send in writing a note
requesting their child be kept in for that day due to ozone levels. (If there is not a doctor’s statement on
file the child will not be kept inside.) Each day is a new day and must be treated as such.
School principals may make morning ozone announcements.
In addition to this information, each teacher, coach or instructor of outside activities should perform the
following:
Pre-screen their classes for individuals who have sensitivities to ozone conditions as described
in the previous table. This may include a questionnaire or a permission slip from the parent
and/or physician (similar to a sport’s permission).
Become aware of possible atmospheric conditions and develop their outside activities in
conjunction with the Health Services designated person.
Have and alternative plan for a cancelled outside activity. FWISD employees shall try to fuel
their vehicles in the morning when possible. FWISD employees shall not perform any duties
that would add to the levels of ozone on high ozone days if possible. It shall be the
responsibility of each campus to initiate and operate this plan. Any ozone or heat related
injuries or episodes are to be immediately reported to the Health Services Department.
12-13 SY Bulletin Number One 58 Revised: 10/9/2012