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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 Board level investments
2020-21/2021-22 School YearsFinal Numbers
Ventilation funding* $17,428,27.00
Ventilation projects completed 41
Schools receiving an investment 40
2022-2023 Board level investments
2022-2023 School YearPlanned Numbers
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 list
SchoolVentilation TypeVentilation AssessedExtended Run-TimeHigh Grade FiltersIncreased Filter ChangesIncreased Fresh Air IntakeHEPA Units in PortablesHEPA Filters in Place
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
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