School District Indoor Air Quality Management Plan Toolkit

This toolkit is a practical and customizable guide created to help school districts establish or improve a comprehensive Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan. Developed by the Center for Green Schools and pilot-tested with school districts across the country, it provides step-by-step instructions, sample policy language, and a downloadable plan template that districts can adapt to their local needs. The toolkit is grounded in best practices and aligns with federal guidance such as EPA’s IAQ Tools for Schools, with additional focus on contemporary strategies informed by pandemic-era lessons about ventilation and air quality.

The toolkit addresses IAQ management in schools, including HVAC operation and maintenance, moisture and mold prevention, cleaning and disinfecting practices, safe use of chemicals and low-emission materials, integrated pest management, staff training and roles, occupant communication, and monitoring and evaluation. Each section includes recommended actions, contextual information, and examples from real school districts.

A key feature is the editable IAQ Management Plan Template, which allows schools to build a working plan with designated responsibilities, timelines, and practices for ongoing air quality oversight. The resource is written for facilities managers, environmental health staff, and district leaders who are seeking to formalize policies, comply with health-related requirements, or take advantage of available funding streams. It is particularly valuable for districts that are building or updating IAQ programs and want a structured, ready-to-implement approach for maintaining healthy indoor environments in schools.