Webinar: Next-Level IAQ: Step Up Your School’s IAQ Program With Preventive Maintenance

Recorded on March 28, 2019

After you view the webinar, please complete the webinar evaluation to help us understand your IAQ knowledge and steps you want to take to assist your district with managing IAQ comprehensively. Once you submit the evaluation, you can download a certificate of completion for this webinar.

To receive your certificate:

• You will receive the evaluation link for this webinar via email from iaqschools@epa.gov.
• Once you have completed and submitted your evaluation, you will have access to your completion certificate.
• If you have technical difficulties, please send an email to iaqschools@epa.gov.

Register to view the webinar.

We recommend that you download and review the Indoor Air Quality Management Value Proposition Worksheet (PDF) to start the process of developing your own business case and value proposition to communicate your district’s IAQ management plan and preventative maintenance goals. 

Moderator:

• Tracy Enger, Facilitator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, US EPA, Indoor Environments Division, Washington, DC

Speakers:

• Fred Remelius, Director of Operations, Upper Merion Area School District, Pennsylvania
• Shawna Cragun, Director of Custodial Services, Davis School District, Utah
• Tyler Puls, Energy and Environmental Specialist, Des Moines Public Schools, Iowa

Webinar participants will learn to:

• Utilize new tools, resources and best practices of school district mentors to implement a proactive approach to indoor air quality (IAQ) preventive maintenance;
• Gain buy-in and make the case by communicating the benefits of IAQ preventive maintenance practices in schools, such as a high return on investment, improvements in equipment longevity and building health, and a reduction in unexpected and often costly repairs;
• Develop a tailored IAQ preventive maintenance plan using a model and new guidance to promote healthy, reliable and efficient school buildings;
• Train staff and build a capable, committed team to integrate preventive maintenance and IAQ management strategies and
• Evaluate your plan for continued improvement and to ensure your practices are helping you maintain optimal learning environments, save money and protect health.