"The overall facilities approach to shift towards more active cooling is going to take a significant amount of time and a significant amount of dollars."
"Most school buildings in OUSD don't have air conditioning, and heat waves during warmer months can cause classroom temperatures to soar above 80 degrees."
OUSD schools face a significant lack of cooling systems, leading parents at Sequoia Elementary to fundraise for portable AC units. In response to advocacy, OUSD has developed a districtwide plan for cooler classrooms, focusing on low-cost improvements like window films and blinds. By summer's end, every classroom will receive temperature sensors to guide future investments in HVAC upgrades. The plan is funded by an $8 million bond, with additional funding sought from federal and state sources due to increasing heat wave frequency and intensity.
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