Board Ventilation Strategy
School boards are optimizing air quality in schools through improved ventilation and filtration. Implemented measures are dependent on the type of ventilation and feasibility within the context of school facilities and related building systems.
Measures to help reduce transmission risk in indoor settings:
Ventilation: Maintain the ventilation fresh air flow for diluting the concentration of any infectious particles.
Filtration: Involves the use of different types of fibrous media designed to remove particles from the airstream.
School Board Ventilation Strategy
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Air filtration units have been installed in all teaching and office spaces with only natural or exhaust ventilation.
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Forced air ventilation systems in all schools operate from one hour before school bell time each school day and until thirty minutes after dismissal time.
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MERV 13 filters are being used in all systems with regular filter changes for all units circulating air inside the building.
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MERV 8 filters are being used in all systems with regular filter changes for 100% fresh air units and outdoor air ventilation.
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All schools with natural or exhaust ventilation have HEPA air purifier units in all occupied spaces.
| 2020-21/2021-22/2022-23/2023-24/2025-2026 Board Level Investments | Final Numbers |
|---|---|
| Ventilation funding* | $59,678,626.00 |
| Ventilation projects completed | 111 |
| Schools receiving an investment, which is of total schools in the board. | 62 (94%) |
| 2026-2027 Board Level Investments | Planned Numbers |
|---|---|
| Planned Ventilation Projects | $4,641,920.00 |
| Planned or In Progress Ventilation Projects | 15 |
| Schools receiving an investment, which is of total schools in the board | 15 (66%) |
Standalone HEPA filter unites deployed: 688
*This includes spending from dedicated ventilation programs, federal-provincial funding, provincial renewal funding and supplemental funding from other board sources.