7420 - SANITATION AND HOUSEKEEPING

The Board recognizes that the health and physical well-being of employees and students as well as visitors, depends in large measure upon the sanitation and housekeeping of District schools and facilities.

The Board directs that a program of sanitation and housekeeping be instituted in all schools and facilities and be explained annually to all staff members.

The Superintendent shall direct the development and implementation of a program for sanitation and housekeeping of school and facility buildings, grounds, and equipment pursuant to law.

The principal or facility manager is responsible for the sanitation and cleanliness of their school or facility and shall ensure compliance with the most current revisions of the District’s "Custodial Standards" and applicable sections of the "Environmental Health and Safety Plan."

The Superintendent shall require the Assistant Superintendent for Facilities Services to ensure completion of a "Facility Custodial Assessment" at least semi-annually to not only evaluate the sanitation and cleanliness of the school, but also to identify specific strategies to correct any deficiencies noted.

The Superintendent shall require the Assistant Superintendent for Facilities Services to ensure the development of a program and procedures to minimize or eliminate employee and student, as well as visitor, exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, pursuant to law.

Revised 10/28/14
Reviewed 3/12/24

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