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EPA honors Pinellas County Schools for implementing Exemplary Indoor

Air Quality Program

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Dawn-Young, (404) 562-8421

Niles, (404)562-8353

Atlanta, GA, December 6, 2004 --- Pinellas County Schools in Largo,

Florida is among 12 schools and districts selected to receive the

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Indoor Air Quality

Tools for Schools (IAQ TfS) 2004 Excellence Award to protect indoor

air quality for kids at school. The award was presented at EPA's 5th

Annual Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium.

Florida's climate presents special challenges for IAQ, an issue with

which Pinellas County Schools (PCS) is well aware. More than 10

years ago, a major mold outbreak in an elementary school caused an

epidemic of bronchitis, headaches, and ear infections, forced the

school to close for 18 months, and cost $1 million to repair. The

school was only a year old at the time. Located in Florida's most

densely populated county, PCS also faces tight budget constraints,

and is forced to rely on temporary buildings. After the mold

outbreak, PCS adopted a management plan and appointed a single

coordinator to standardize responses to IAQ concerns. The emphasis

is on prevention and prioritization. Integrated Pest Management,

radon screening, and other procedures help to mitigate future

problems. The district initially uses short-term fixes to address

any problems that arise, and then seeks to identify long-term

solutions.

The Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Excellence Award is EPA's

most prestigious award recognizing exemplary indoor air quality

programs and commitment to providing a healthy learning environment

for students and staff. The Excellence Award Winners are selected

from hundreds of schools and districts nationwide that have

implemented IAQ management programs and have seen dramatic

improvements in indoor air quality.

In 1995, EPA developed the voluntary IAQ TfS Kit and Program in

response to government studies highlighting the deteriorating

conditions of the nation's schools and the alarming rise in asthma

cases, particularly among school and preschool age children. Asthma

alone accounts for 14 million missed school days each year. Today,

one out of every 13 school-age children has asthma. The IAQ TfS Kit

is a flexible, comprehensive resource designed to help school staff

identify, resolve, and prevent IAQ problems and is available to

schools at no cost. Currently, an estimated 25,000 schools and

school districts across the country are utilizing the Kit.

Approximately 500 school representatives; health specialists;

technical and environmental experts; federal, state, and local

government personnel; and non-profit organization members

participated in the 2004 Symposium. Participants discussed how to

implement IAQ programs in a school setting, including communications

strategies, mold remediation, facilities management and school

building design, student performance, financing and asthma

management. For more information about EPA's Indoor Air Quality

Tools for Schools Program, please visit www.epa.gov/iaq/schools.

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http://www.epa.gov/region04/oeapages/04press/120604b.htm

EPA honors Pinellas County Schools for implementing Exemplary Indoor

Air Quality Program

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Dawn-Young, (404) 562-8421

Niles, (404)562-8353

Atlanta, GA, December 6, 2004 --- Pinellas County Schools in Largo,

Florida is among 12 schools and districts selected to receive the

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Indoor Air Quality

Tools for Schools (IAQ TfS) 2004 Excellence Award to protect indoor

air quality for kids at school. The award was presented at EPA's 5th

Annual Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium.

Florida's climate presents special challenges for IAQ, an issue with

which Pinellas County Schools (PCS) is well aware. More than 10

years ago, a major mold outbreak in an elementary school caused an

epidemic of bronchitis, headaches, and ear infections, forced the

school to close for 18 months, and cost $1 million to repair. The

school was only a year old at the time. Located in Florida's most

densely populated county, PCS also faces tight budget constraints,

and is forced to rely on temporary buildings. After the mold

outbreak, PCS adopted a management plan and appointed a single

coordinator to standardize responses to IAQ concerns. The emphasis

is on prevention and prioritization. Integrated Pest Management,

radon screening, and other procedures help to mitigate future

problems. The district initially uses short-term fixes to address

any problems that arise, and then seeks to identify long-term

solutions.

The Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Excellence Award is EPA's

most prestigious award recognizing exemplary indoor air quality

programs and commitment to providing a healthy learning environment

for students and staff. The Excellence Award Winners are selected

from hundreds of schools and districts nationwide that have

implemented IAQ management programs and have seen dramatic

improvements in indoor air quality.

In 1995, EPA developed the voluntary IAQ TfS Kit and Program in

response to government studies highlighting the deteriorating

conditions of the nation's schools and the alarming rise in asthma

cases, particularly among school and preschool age children. Asthma

alone accounts for 14 million missed school days each year. Today,

one out of every 13 school-age children has asthma. The IAQ TfS Kit

is a flexible, comprehensive resource designed to help school staff

identify, resolve, and prevent IAQ problems and is available to

schools at no cost. Currently, an estimated 25,000 schools and

school districts across the country are utilizing the Kit.

Approximately 500 school representatives; health specialists;

technical and environmental experts; federal, state, and local

government personnel; and non-profit organization members

participated in the 2004 Symposium. Participants discussed how to

implement IAQ programs in a school setting, including communications

strategies, mold remediation, facilities management and school

building design, student performance, financing and asthma

management. For more information about EPA's Indoor Air Quality

Tools for Schools Program, please visit www.epa.gov/iaq/schools.

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http://www.epa.gov/region04/oeapages/04press/120604b.htm

EPA honors Pinellas County Schools for implementing Exemplary Indoor

Air Quality Program

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Dawn-Young, (404) 562-8421

Niles, (404)562-8353

Atlanta, GA, December 6, 2004 --- Pinellas County Schools in Largo,

Florida is among 12 schools and districts selected to receive the

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Indoor Air Quality

Tools for Schools (IAQ TfS) 2004 Excellence Award to protect indoor

air quality for kids at school. The award was presented at EPA's 5th

Annual Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium.

Florida's climate presents special challenges for IAQ, an issue with

which Pinellas County Schools (PCS) is well aware. More than 10

years ago, a major mold outbreak in an elementary school caused an

epidemic of bronchitis, headaches, and ear infections, forced the

school to close for 18 months, and cost $1 million to repair. The

school was only a year old at the time. Located in Florida's most

densely populated county, PCS also faces tight budget constraints,

and is forced to rely on temporary buildings. After the mold

outbreak, PCS adopted a management plan and appointed a single

coordinator to standardize responses to IAQ concerns. The emphasis

is on prevention and prioritization. Integrated Pest Management,

radon screening, and other procedures help to mitigate future

problems. The district initially uses short-term fixes to address

any problems that arise, and then seeks to identify long-term

solutions.

The Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Excellence Award is EPA's

most prestigious award recognizing exemplary indoor air quality

programs and commitment to providing a healthy learning environment

for students and staff. The Excellence Award Winners are selected

from hundreds of schools and districts nationwide that have

implemented IAQ management programs and have seen dramatic

improvements in indoor air quality.

In 1995, EPA developed the voluntary IAQ TfS Kit and Program in

response to government studies highlighting the deteriorating

conditions of the nation's schools and the alarming rise in asthma

cases, particularly among school and preschool age children. Asthma

alone accounts for 14 million missed school days each year. Today,

one out of every 13 school-age children has asthma. The IAQ TfS Kit

is a flexible, comprehensive resource designed to help school staff

identify, resolve, and prevent IAQ problems and is available to

schools at no cost. Currently, an estimated 25,000 schools and

school districts across the country are utilizing the Kit.

Approximately 500 school representatives; health specialists;

technical and environmental experts; federal, state, and local

government personnel; and non-profit organization members

participated in the 2004 Symposium. Participants discussed how to

implement IAQ programs in a school setting, including communications

strategies, mold remediation, facilities management and school

building design, student performance, financing and asthma

management. For more information about EPA's Indoor Air Quality

Tools for Schools Program, please visit www.epa.gov/iaq/schools.

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> http://www.epa.gov/region04/oeapages/04press/120604b.htm

>

> EPA honors Pinellas County Schools for implementing Exemplary

Indoor

> Air Quality Program

> For Immediate Release

>

> Contact:

> Dawn-Young, (404) 562-8421

> Niles, (404)562-8353

>

> Atlanta, GA, December 6, 2004 --- Pinellas County Schools in

Largo,

> Florida is among 12 schools and districts selected to receive the

> U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Indoor Air Quality

> Tools for Schools (IAQ TfS) 2004 Excellence Award to protect indoor

> air quality for kids at school. The award was presented at EPA's

5th

> Annual Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium.

>

> Florida's climate presents special challenges for IAQ, an issue

with

> which Pinellas County Schools (PCS) is well aware. More than 10

> years ago, a major mold outbreak in an elementary school caused an

> epidemic of bronchitis, headaches, and ear infections, forced the

> school to close for 18 months, and cost $1 million to repair. The

> school was only a year old at the time. Located in Florida's most

> densely populated county, PCS also faces tight budget constraints,

> and is forced to rely on temporary buildings. After the mold

> outbreak, PCS adopted a management plan and appointed a single

> coordinator to standardize responses to IAQ concerns. The emphasis

> is on prevention and prioritization. Integrated Pest Management,

> radon screening, and other procedures help to mitigate future

> problems. The district initially uses short-term fixes to address

> any problems that arise, and then seeks to identify long-term

> solutions.

>

> The Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Excellence Award is EPA's

> most prestigious award recognizing exemplary indoor air quality

> programs and commitment to providing a healthy learning environment

> for students and staff. The Excellence Award Winners are selected

> from hundreds of schools and districts nationwide that have

> implemented IAQ management programs and have seen dramatic

> improvements in indoor air quality.

>

> In 1995, EPA developed the voluntary IAQ TfS Kit and Program in

> response to government studies highlighting the deteriorating

> conditions of the nation's schools and the alarming rise in asthma

> cases, particularly among school and preschool age children. Asthma

> alone accounts for 14 million missed school days each year. Today,

> one out of every 13 school-age children has asthma. The IAQ TfS Kit

> is a flexible, comprehensive resource designed to help school staff

> identify, resolve, and prevent IAQ problems and is available to

> schools at no cost. Currently, an estimated 25,000 schools and

> school districts across the country are utilizing the Kit.

>

> Approximately 500 school representatives; health specialists;

> technical and environmental experts; federal, state, and local

> government personnel; and non-profit organization members

> participated in the 2004 Symposium. Participants discussed how to

> implement IAQ programs in a school setting, including

communications

> strategies, mold remediation, facilities management and school

> building design, student performance, financing and asthma

> management. For more information about EPA's Indoor Air Quality

> Tools for Schools Program, please visit www.epa.gov/iaq/schools.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> FAIR USE NOTICE:

>

> This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not

always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are

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with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is

distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior

interest in receiving the included information for research and

educational purposes. For more information go to:

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. If you wish to use

copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go

beyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright

owner.

>

>

>

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> http://www.epa.gov/region04/oeapages/04press/120604b.htm

>

> EPA honors Pinellas County Schools for implementing Exemplary

Indoor

> Air Quality Program

> For Immediate Release

>

> Contact:

> Dawn-Young, (404) 562-8421

> Niles, (404)562-8353

>

> Atlanta, GA, December 6, 2004 --- Pinellas County Schools in

Largo,

> Florida is among 12 schools and districts selected to receive the

> U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Indoor Air Quality

> Tools for Schools (IAQ TfS) 2004 Excellence Award to protect indoor

> air quality for kids at school. The award was presented at EPA's

5th

> Annual Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium.

>

> Florida's climate presents special challenges for IAQ, an issue

with

> which Pinellas County Schools (PCS) is well aware. More than 10

> years ago, a major mold outbreak in an elementary school caused an

> epidemic of bronchitis, headaches, and ear infections, forced the

> school to close for 18 months, and cost $1 million to repair. The

> school was only a year old at the time. Located in Florida's most

> densely populated county, PCS also faces tight budget constraints,

> and is forced to rely on temporary buildings. After the mold

> outbreak, PCS adopted a management plan and appointed a single

> coordinator to standardize responses to IAQ concerns. The emphasis

> is on prevention and prioritization. Integrated Pest Management,

> radon screening, and other procedures help to mitigate future

> problems. The district initially uses short-term fixes to address

> any problems that arise, and then seeks to identify long-term

> solutions.

>

> The Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Excellence Award is EPA's

> most prestigious award recognizing exemplary indoor air quality

> programs and commitment to providing a healthy learning environment

> for students and staff. The Excellence Award Winners are selected

> from hundreds of schools and districts nationwide that have

> implemented IAQ management programs and have seen dramatic

> improvements in indoor air quality.

>

> In 1995, EPA developed the voluntary IAQ TfS Kit and Program in

> response to government studies highlighting the deteriorating

> conditions of the nation's schools and the alarming rise in asthma

> cases, particularly among school and preschool age children. Asthma

> alone accounts for 14 million missed school days each year. Today,

> one out of every 13 school-age children has asthma. The IAQ TfS Kit

> is a flexible, comprehensive resource designed to help school staff

> identify, resolve, and prevent IAQ problems and is available to

> schools at no cost. Currently, an estimated 25,000 schools and

> school districts across the country are utilizing the Kit.

>

> Approximately 500 school representatives; health specialists;

> technical and environmental experts; federal, state, and local

> government personnel; and non-profit organization members

> participated in the 2004 Symposium. Participants discussed how to

> implement IAQ programs in a school setting, including

communications

> strategies, mold remediation, facilities management and school

> building design, student performance, financing and asthma

> management. For more information about EPA's Indoor Air Quality

> Tools for Schools Program, please visit www.epa.gov/iaq/schools.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> FAIR USE NOTICE:

>

> This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not

always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are

making such material available in our efforts to advance

understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic,

democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. We believe

this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as

provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance

with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is

distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior

interest in receiving the included information for research and

educational purposes. For more information go to:

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. If you wish to use

copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go

beyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright

owner.

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