Lebanon School District Joins EPA’s Tools for Schools Program

The Lebanon School District has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Tools for Schools program to improve the indoor air quality of its schools.

While renovating, the District will work with EPA to address their indoor environmental issues and to develop site specific plans. Renovation practices should consider the use of solvents, paints, from debris, dust, volatile organic compounds and other air pollutants as contributing factors to poor indoor air quality.

The EPA Tools for Schools program is a nationwide EPA initiative helping school officials prevent, address and resolve indoor air quality problems while protecting the health and productivity of students.

The District comprises of seven schools, more than 3,851 students and about 500 professional staff.

Download a factsheet on implementing a Tools for Schools Program in your school.


2/2/2007

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