January 8, 2021
¾ÅÉ«Ö±²¥ has received Ministry of Education COVID-19 related funding in the amount of $356,200 to increase the efficiency of heating and ventilation (HVAC) systems to optimize air quality in ¾ÅÉ«Ö±²¥ schools.
Facilities staff are in the process of installing the new HVAC equipment in all regions of ¾ÅÉ«Ö±²¥. The installation of portable classroom units will be completed by Jan.10, 2021. Installation of all other equipment should be complete by the end of January 2021.
The new units will optimize air quality in schools, improving the well-being of ¾ÅÉ«Ö±²¥ students and staff and helping students and staff to be more productive and comfortable. Air quality is essential to a healthy building. It can impact a building’s structural integrity, energy efficiency and occupant health.
¾ÅÉ«Ö±²¥ continues to actively pursue opportunities to support the safety and well-being of students and staff. The board adheres to health and safety protocols as per the Ontario Government, Ministry of Education and local health authorities. ¾ÅÉ«Ö±²¥ is grateful for Ministry of Education support.
Information about ¾ÅÉ«Ö±²¥:
¾ÅÉ«Ö±²¥ is an English-language public school board serving the North Bay – Parry Sound – Nipissing area. The Board consists of approximately 10,000 students in 27 elementary schools, seven secondary/senior schools and various alternative learning centres. For more information, please visit nearnorthschools.ca and follow ¾ÅÉ«Ö±²¥ on social media.
For more information, please contact:
Josh Casey
Information/Communication Coordinator
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P. (705) 472-8170, extension 5083
E. Josh.Casey@nearnorthschools.ca
