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. This is a key element in the multiple protective strategies being employed to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission and support healthier and safe learning environments for students and staff.
Measures to help reduce transmission risk in indoor settings
Ventilation: Increasing the flow of outdoor/fresh air 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
- Air filtration units have been installed in all teaching and office spaces with only natural or exhaust ventilation.
- Forced air ventilation systems in all schools operate from 4:30 am until 5:30 pm to ensure buildings are flushed out prior to the start of school. MERV 13 filters are being used in all systems with regular filter changes.
- Outside air has been maximized in all forced air ventilation unites while ensuring occupant comfort.
- All schools with natural or exhaust ventilation only will receive forced air ventilation systems prior to Dec 31, 2021. These spaces will use air filtration units until this work is complete.
2020-21/2021-22 School Years | Final Numbers |
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Ventilation funding* | $17,428,27.00 |
Ventilation projects completed | 41 |
Schools receiving an investment | 40 |
2022-2023 School Year | Planned Numbers |
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Planned Ventilation Projects | $1,500,000.00 |
Planned or In Progress Ventilation Projects | 6 |
Schools receiving an investment | 6 |
Standalone HEPA filter unites deployed: 1,120
*This includes spending from dedicated ventilation programs, federal-provincial funding, provincial renewal funding and supplemental funding from other board sources.
MV - Mechanical Ventilation
NMV - Non-Mechanical Ventilation (Natural Ventilation / Exhaust Only)
PMV - Partial Mechanical Ventilation
School | Ventilation Type | Ventilation Assessed | Extended Run-Time | High Grade Filters | Increased Filter Changes | Increased Fresh Air Intake | HEPA Units in Portables | HEPA Filters in Place |
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AV Graham | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 12 |
Amherstburg | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 11 |
Anderdon | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 33 |
BRDHS | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 11 |
Belle River PS | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 13 |
Bellewood | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 11 |
Centennial | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 22 |
Central | MV | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A | 30 |
Colchester | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 14 |
Coronation | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 23 |
DM Eagle | NMV | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | Yes | Yes | 28 |
David Maxwell | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 5 |
Dougall | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 9 |
David Suzuki | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 13 |
East Mersea | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 10 |
Eastview | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 0 |
EDHS | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 5 |
Essex PS | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 12 |
Ford City | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 9 |
Forest Glade | PMV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 31 |
Forest Glade PLC | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 11 |
Frank W Begley | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 10 |
GADHS | PMV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 0 |
General Brock | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 12 |
Giles | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 0 |
Glenwood | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 28 |
Gore Hill | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 21 |
Gosfield North | MV | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | 25 |
Harrow | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 10 |
Kennedy Collegiate | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 2 |
Hugh Beaton | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 8 |
JA McWilliam | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 11 |
Jack Miner | PMV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 33 |
John Campbell | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 11 |
King Edward | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 14 |
KDHS | PMV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 26 |
Kingsville | NMV | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | Yes | N/A | 55 |
Lakeshore | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 17 |
LaSalle | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 12 |
LDSS | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 7 |
Legacy Oak | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 16 |
MS Hetherington | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 10 |
Malden Central | MV | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A | 31 |
MD Bennie | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 28 |
Marlborough | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 19 |
Mount Carmel-Blytheswood | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 6 |
Northwood | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 29 |
Parkview | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 0 |
PASS | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 0 |
Pelee Island | NMV | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | Yes | N/A | 4 |
Prince Edward | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 20 |
Princess Elizabeth | MV | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A | 29 |
Queen Elizabeth | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 31 |
Queen Victoria | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 19 |
Riverside Secondary | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 11 |
Roseland | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 23 |
Roseville | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 6 |
Sandwich Secondary | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 10 |
Sandwich West | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 13 |
Southwood | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 35 |
Talbot Trail | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 25 |
Tecumseh Vista | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 19 |
Vincent Massey | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 20 |
WF Herman | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 24 |
Walkerville Collegiate | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 18 |
West Gate | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 15 |
Western | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 0 |
Westview | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 15 |
William G. Davis | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 5 |
Eastwood Parkview | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 11 |
James L. Dunn | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 10 |
North Star | MV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 3 |