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Students can't learn when it's too hot
Students can't learn when it's too hot
Being inside a hot classroom isn't just uncomfortable, it's unsafe. Students and teachers report adverse health effects from heat and report an increase in aggression or behavioral issues on hot days. Hot temperatures during the school year is also proven to negatively impact learning and achievement.
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Cool the School background for website.pdfThis information isn't news to OUSD. Parents, teachers, and students have reported their experience for many years. Yet, OUSD's stated point of view is that it's not possible to cool schools that do not have adequate HVAC systems and that many schools are too old or have inadequate electrical service to make this possible.
This response to a Williams Complaint, filed at Laurel Elementary in 2023, shows a standard response message and a standard timeline of response (1.5 years later).
Schools across the district have petitioned OUSD to take action. Over 100 parents each at both Lockwood STEAM Academy and Laurel Elementary signed and delivered two petitions asking for help for their schools. This issue needs to be solved for all students!
Laurel Elem_ B&E_Williams Complaint Response_012825.docx (1) 2.pdfBut, OUSD knows that they can take action sooner, without electrical retrofits!
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