Healthy & Safe Schools
1. Person Responsible
OAR 581-022-2223(5)(a) states that the Healthy and Safe Schools Plan must include the position within the school district’s or public charter school’s administration responsible for maintaining and implementing the Healthy and Safe Schools Plan.
The person responsible for maintaining and implementing the Healthy and Safe Schools Plan is:
Name: John Gilbert
Position: Facilities Manager
Phone Number: 503-787-3521 x1207
Email: John.gilbert@fallscityschools.org
Mailing Address: 111 N Main St, Falls City, OR 97344
The person who is the designated IPM Coordinator:
Name: John Gilbert
Position: Facilities Manager
Phone Number: 503-787-3521 x1207
Email: John.gilbert@fallscityschools.org
Mailing Address: 111 N Main St, Falls City, OR 97344
The person responsible for AHERA information
Name: John Gilbert
Position: Facilities Manager
Phone Number: 503-787-3521 x1207
Email: John.gilbert@fallscityschools.org
Mailing Address: 111 N Main St, Falls City, OR 97344
2. List of Facilities
OAR 581-022-2223(5)(b) states that the Healthy and Safe Schools Plan must include a list of all facilities that are included in the Healthy and Safe Schools Plan.
All facilities owned and leased by Falls City School District where students or staff are present on a regular basis are covered by this HASS Plan. The list of those buildings and facilities is below:
FACILITY NAME | FACILITY ADDRESS |
|---|---|
Falls City Elementary School | 177 Prospect St., Falls City, OR 97344 |
Falls City Elementary Gymnasium | 177 Prospect St. Falls City, OR 97344 |
Falls City High School | 111 N Main St., Falls City, OR 97344 |
Falls City Gymnasium | 111 N Main St. Falls City, OR 97344 |
Falls City Library/Science Building | 111 N Main St. Falls City, OR 97344 |
3. Elevated Levels of Lead in Water Used for Drinking or Food Preparation
All school districts, education service districts, and public charter schools are required to test for and eliminate exposure to elevated levels of lead in water used for Drinking and Food Preparation through either remediation or eliminating access, according to OAR 333-061-0400 and OAR 581-022-2223. In conformance with those administrative rules, Falls City School District certifies the following:
All testing was done according to the testing requirements in OAR 333-061-0400;
All samples were analyzed by a lab accredited by Oregon Health Authority to test for those materials;
All water fixtures required to be tester under OAR 333-061-0400 were tested for elevated levels of lead in accordance with the testing schedule developed by the Oregon Health Authority; and
The testing schedule for each building covered by this plan is set forth below:
Facility Name | Past Testing | Year of Last Test | Next Test Date | Future Testing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falls City High School | 2016 | 2021 | 2026 | |||||
Falls City Elementary School | 2016 | 2021 | 2026 | |||||
Falls City Gymnasium | 2016 | 2021 | 2026 | |||||
Falls City Library/Science Building | 2016 | 2021 | 2026 | |||||
The district conducted lead testing in the drinking water in August 2016.
HIGH SCHOOL LEAD IN WATER RESULTS
ELEMENTARY LEAD IN WATER RESULTS
LIBRARY/SCIENCE BUILDING RESULTS
The district conducted lead testing in the drinking water in October 2021.
HIGH SCHOOL LEAD IN WATER RESULTS
ELEMENTARY LEAD IN WATER RESULTS
LIBRARY-SCIENCE BUILDING LEAD IN WATER RESULTS
GYMNASIUM LEAD IN WATER RESULTS
The EPA’s 3Ts technical guidance is available here:
https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/3ts-reducing-lead-drinking-water-toolkit
4. Lead Paint
OAR 581-022-2223(5)(e) states that the Healthy and Safe Schools Plan must include a plan to reduce exposure to lead paint that includes the following compliance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rule.
The Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rule requires that individuals and firms conducting renovation, repair and painting projects on pre-1978 homes and “child-occupied facilities” be certified to follow lead-safe work practices. “Child-occupied facilities” is defined in OAR 333-070-0085.
For more information on the Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rule, you can visit the following website: https://public.health.oregon.gov/HealthyEnvironments/HealthyNeighborhoods/LeadPoisoning/ChildCareSchools/Pages/RulesforRenovating.aspx
In order to comply with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rule, district staff are certified by the Oregon Health Authority to perform the work.
5. Asbestos
Falls City School District complies with the federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). All required asbestos management plans are available for viewing below:
Falls City Elementary School Asbestos Management Plan Update
Falls City High School Asbestos Management Plan Update
6-month surveillance summary Falls City School District (December 2018)
6-month surveillance summary Falls City School District (June 2019)
6-month surveillance summary Falls City School District (December 2019)
6-Month surveillance summary - Falls City Schools June 2020
6-Month surveillance summary - Falls City School December 2020
6-Month surveillance summary - Falls City Schools June 2021
6-Month surveillance summary - Falls City School December 2021
6-Month surveillance summary - Falls City Schools June 2022
6-Month surveillance summary - Falls City Schools December 2022
6-Month surveillance summary - Falls City Schools June 2023
6-month surveillance summary - Falls City Schools December 2023
6. Radon
OAR 581-022-2223(5)(c) states that the Healthy and Safe Schools Plan must include a plan to test for elevated levels of radon as required under ORS 332.167. Note: radon measurement plans from school districts were due to OHA on September 1, 2016.
The district has developed a radon plan as required by ORS 332.167. Community members can access a copy of the radon plan here: FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT RADON PLAN
Test results will be made public and posted to the district website here: FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT RADON TESTING REPORT
LONG-TERM RADON TESTING REPORT
FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT LONG-TERM RADON TESTING REPORT (2019-2020)
7. Integrated Pest Management
OAR 581-022-2223(5)(f) states that the Healthy and Safe Schools Plan must include a plan to implement integrated pest management (IPM) practices as required under ORS 634.700 through 634.750.
The district has adopted an integrated pest management plan as required by ORS Community members can access a copy of the IPM plan here: FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN
2012 Pest Management Annual Inspection Report
2013 Pest Management Annual Inspection Report
2014 Pest Management Annual Inspection Report
2015 Pest Management Annual Inspection Report
2016 Pest Management Annual Inspection Report
2017 Pest Management Annual Inspection Report
2018 Pest Management Annual Inspection Report
2019 Pest Management Annual Inspection Report
2020 Pest Management Annual Inspection Report
8. Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Falls City School District certifies that all buildings subject to the Healthy and Safe Schools Plan comply with the carbon monoxide detection standards in the state building code that was in effect when the building was originally constructed or as required by building code due to addition, upgrade, or remodel.
9. Test Results Publication
Falls City School District is complying with the requirement to provide access to test results, as defined by OAR 581-022-2223 within 10 business days as defined by ORS 332.334. Test results can be found on the district’s website at: https://www.fallscityschools.org/
Additionally, copies of all test results are available at 111 N. Main St, Falls City, OR 97344. Falls City School District will also use current district email lists or communications programs to provide final test results to staff, students, parents of minor students, and other members of the community. This includes providing actual final test results or providing direct access to final test results through links in the communications. Please contact John Gilbert to be added to current district email lists and programs.
I certify that the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Robert Young, Board Chair - 6/17/19