{"id":190562,"date":"2023-09-20T06:32:20","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T13:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/blacow\/news\/all-schools-open-activities-modified-for-air-quality\/"},"modified":"2023-09-21T16:32:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T23:32:12","slug":"all-schools-open-activities-modified-for-air-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/blacow\/news\/all-schools-open-activities-modified-for-air-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"All Schools Open, Activities May Be Modified for Air Quality"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><strong>Update: September 20, 2023, 10:25am<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Dear Fremont Unified Community,<\/p>\r\n<p>Air quality conditions are improving across much of Fremont, though we know these conditions can change quickly, and vary across neighborhoods.<\/p>\r\n<p>Our District will continue to monitor local air quality using several sources, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airnow.gov\/?city=Fremont&amp;state=CA&amp;country=USA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AirNow<\/a>, and activity modifications at each school site may change throughout the day in alignment with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baaqmd.gov\/~\/media\/files\/communications-and-outreach\/wildfire-materials\/aq-levels-school-guidelines-pdf.pdf?la=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recommended activity modifications for specified air quality levels<\/a>, based on the air quality in the school&#8217;s immediate area.<\/p>\r\n<p>Current information will continue to be posted to <a href=\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/\">our website<\/a>, and the District and\/or sites will send further communication if any action is needed.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\r\nCJ Cammack<br \/>Superintendent<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong> September 20, 2023, 6:30am<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Dear Fremont Unified Community,<\/p>\r\n<p>We are experiencing poor air quality in our area due to fires in Northern California and Oregon.<\/p>\r\n<p>All schools are open, with some modifications to minimize the impact of the poor air quality on students and staff:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Windows and doors will remain closed to maintain healthy air quality indoors<\/li>\r\n<li>HVAC and air filtration systems will be used where possible to improve indoor air<\/li>\r\n<li>Physical education classes will be indoors to the extent possible, with no vigorous activities outdoors<\/li>\r\n<li>Recess and lunch will be held indoors to the extent possible, with a goal of minimizing the amount of time students and staff are outdoors<\/li>\r\n<li>After-school activities\/sports will be modified as needed, please await specific information from your student&#8217;s school<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Our District is continuing to monitor local air quality using several sources, including\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airnow.gov\/?city=Fremont&amp;state=CA&amp;country=USA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AirNow<\/a>, and will refer to the\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baaqmd.gov\/~\/media\/files\/communications-and-outreach\/wildfire-materials\/aq-levels-school-guidelines-pdf.pdf?la=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recommended activity modifications for specified air quality levels<\/a>\u00a0from the\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baaqmd.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bay Area Air Quality Management District<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Students and staff may wish to wear a face covering, such as an N-95 mask. Limited quantities of face coverings may be available for those with respiratory needs, such as asthma, in our front offices.<\/p>\r\n<p>Employees who work outdoors should consult with their immediate supervisor for modifications and\/or additional safety measures.<\/p>\r\n<p>Current information will be posted to\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/\">our website<\/a>, and the District and\/or sites will send further communication if any action is needed.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\r\nCJ Cammack<br \/>Superintendent ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update: September 20, 2023, 10:25am Dear Fremont Unified Community, Air quality conditions are improving across much of Fremont, though we know these conditions can change quickly, and vary across neighborhoods. 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