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SCC School Air Quality Activity Recommendations
The following school activity recommendations are based on SMCOEs recommendations.
Air Quality Level (as measured by Carlmont Purple AQI sensor)
Activity Level 1
AQI 0-50
Level 2
AQI 51-100
Level 3
AQI 101-150
Level 4
AQI 151-200
Level 5
SCC will consider closing** at
AQI >200.
Recess
(25 min)
No restrictions Ensure that sensitive
individuals are medically
managing their
condition.*
Sensitive individuals
should exercise
indoors or avoid
vigorous outdoor
activities.*
Remain indoors.
(Rainy day recess
plan.)
SHELTER IN PLACE
No outdoor activity.
All activities moved
indoors.
P.E.
(50 min)
No restrictions Ensure that sensitive
individuals are medically
managing their
condition.*
Sensitive individuals
should exercise
indoors or avoid
vigorous outdoor
activities.*
Remain indoors. SHELTER IN PLACE
No outdoor activity.
All activities should be
moved indoors.
Lunch
(20 min)
No restrictions Ensure that sensitive
individuals are medically
managing their
condition.*
Ensure that sensitive
individuals are medically
managing their
condition.*
Limit eating time
outdoors. Sensitive
individuals should
remain indoors.*
Parents who do not want
their learners to eat
indoors are advised to
pick up their learners at
11:30.
SHELTER IN PLACE
No outdoor activity.
All activities should be
moved indoors.
Parents who do not want
their learners to eat
indoors are advised to
pick up their learners at
11:30.
Ventilation Doors & windows may
remain open.
Doors & windows may
remain open.
Actively monitor PM2.5
levels and close doors
& windows as
necessary.
Ensure that sensitive
individuals are medically
managing their
condition.*
Limited doors & windows
may remain open with
HVAC and air purifiers
should be on.
Actively monitor PM2.5
levels and close doors
& windows as
necessary.
Ensure that sensitive
individuals are medically
managing their
condition.*
Keep limited doors &
windows open with air
purifiers on (highest
setting).Actively monitor
PM2.5 AND CO2 levels
and adjust airflow as
needed.
All doors and windows
remain closed with
HVAC on and air
purifiers running on
high.
Ensure that sensitive
individuals are
medically managing
their condition.*
SHELTER IN PLACE
No outdoor activity.
All activities should be
moved indoors. All
doors and windows
remain closed with
HVAC on and air
purifiers running on
high.
* Sensitive Individuals include all those with asthma or other heart/lung conditions. ** To meet the conditions for approval of a waiver due to emergency conditions (Form J-13A) from the State
Superintendent of Public Instruction poor air quality must be shown to be caused by an emergency event such as a wildfire.
Information Provided by the California Department of Education and the San Mateo County Office of Education