Bulletin One 2012 2013 Final.pdf - Fort Worth ISD

III. Custodians can help by making sure they clean and dust effectively and on a regular schedule.
Copies of mold clean-up procedures are available from the Environmental Department by calling
the Maintenance & Operations main number at 817-871-3300.
IV. Any air quality concerns that cannot be corrected by custodial functions, by adjusting local
thermostats or by other mechanical means should be addressed to the attention of the
Environmental/Asbestos Department via the work order system.
V. The Environmental/Asbestos Department has responsibility for checking the indoor air quality of
each building. Methods may include the use of portable instruments, in-depth testing procedures
and/or other means to make sure the air systems are working properly. An Asbestos Management
Plan is kept in each school and is available to all employees.
6.5 Locked Emergency Exits
Every exterior door is a potential emergency exit in the event of a fire. Therefore, none of the exterior
doors in any school building may be chained. Violation of this procedure could result in being fined by
the Fire Department. The Fire Department has also stated that the interior doors may not be chained.
All building administrators and custodians have the responsibility to make sure that all exterior doors
have operable panic locks and that such panic lock mechanisms are not rendered unusable or
circumvented with chains.
High priority work orders for the repair of panic bar systems must be turned into the Maintenance
Department as soon as a faulty locking mechanism is discovered. The Maintenance Department will
address such work orders on an emergency (safety) basis.
6.6 Lead Content in Water Supply
Federal law requires testing water fountains, ice machines, and food preparation water sources in all
school districts. That comprehensive testing function was done in 1989 throughout the District and, where
necessary, changes were made to comply with the federal requirements. All new buildings since 1989
comply with the federal requirements.
There is no reason to believe that nondrinking water sources (i.e., restroom sinks) in the schools are any
better or worse than the drinking water in urban homes and the community at large.
Staff and parents can be assured that all FWISD drinking water sources were certified as safe according to
federal standards. As standards change, whatever action is required for compliance will be taken.
6.7 Integrated Pest Management (Building Level Initiatives)
I. Classrooms and Offices
A. Allow food and beverages only in designated areas.
B. If indoor plants are present, keep them healthy. When small insect infestations appear, remove
them manually.
12-13 SY Bulletin Number One 79 Revised: 10/9/2012