{"id":190634,"date":"2023-09-27T10:16:48","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T17:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/forestpark\/news\/all-schools-open-activities-modified-for-air-quality\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T14:32:14","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T21:32:14","slug":"all-schools-open-activities-modified-for-air-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/forestpark\/news\/all-schools-open-activities-modified-for-air-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"All Schools Open, Activities Modified for Air Quality"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"border: 0; padding: 0;\"><div style=\"max-width: 800px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"><table align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"border: 0; padding: 15px; background-color: #f0f0f0; color: black;\">\r\n<br \/><p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">UPDATE: September 20, 2023, 10:25am<\/span><\/p>\r\n<br \/><p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Dear Fremont Unified Community,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<br \/><p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Air quality conditions are improving across much of Fremont, though we know these conditions can change quickly, and vary across neighborhoods.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<br \/><p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Our District will continue to monitor local air quality using several sources, including\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airnow.gov\/?city=Fremont&#038;state=CA&#038;country=USA\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;\">AirNow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">, and activity modifications at each school site may change throughout the day in alignment with the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baaqmd.gov\/~\/media\/files\/communications-and-outreach\/wildfire-materials\/aq-levels-school-guidelines-pdf.pdf?la=en\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;\">recommended activity modifications for specified air quality levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">, based on the air quality in the school\u2019s immediate area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<br \/><p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Current information will continue to be posted to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;\">our website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">, and the District and\/or sites will send further communication if any action is needed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<br \/><p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Sincerely,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<br \/><p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">CJ Cammack<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Superintendent<\/span><\/p>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><br \/><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Dear Fremont Unified Community,\u00a0<\/span><br \/><br \/><p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">We are experiencing poor air quality in our area due to fires in Northern California and Oregon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><br \/><p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">All schools are open<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">, with some modifications to minimize the impact of the poor air quality on students and staff:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\">\r\n<li style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"><p role=\"presentation\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Windows and doors will remain closed to maintain healthy air quality indoors<\/span><\/p><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"><p role=\"presentation\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">HVAC and air filtration systems will be used where possible to improve indoor air<\/span><\/p><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"><p role=\"presentation\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Physical education classes will be indoors to the extent possible, with no vigorous activities outdoors<\/span><\/p><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"><p role=\"presentation\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">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<\/span><\/p><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"><p role=\"presentation\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">After-school activities\/sports will be modified as needed, please await specific information from your student\u2019s school<\/span><\/p><\/li>\r\n<\/ul><br \/><p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Our District is continuing to monitor local air quality using several sources, including\u00a0<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airnow.gov\/?city=Fremont&#038;state=CA&#038;country=USA\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;\">AirNow<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">, and will refer to the\u00a0<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baaqmd.gov\/~\/media\/files\/communications-and-outreach\/wildfire-materials\/aq-levels-school-guidelines-pdf.pdf?la=en\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;\">recommended activity modifications for specified air quality levels<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">\u00a0from the\u00a0<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baaqmd.gov\/\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;\">Bay Area Air Quality Management District<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">.<\/span><\/p><br \/><p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><br \/><p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Employees who work outdoors should consult with their immediate supervisor for modifications and\/or additional safety measures.<\/span><\/p><br \/><p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Current information will be posted to\u00a0<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;\">our website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">, and the District and\/or sites will send further communication if any action is needed.<\/span><\/p><br \/><p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Sincerely,\u00a0<\/span><\/p><br \/><p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">CJ Cammack<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;\">Superintendent<\/span><\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPDATE: September 20, 2023, 10:25am Dear Fremont Unified Community,\u00a0 Air quality conditions are improving across much of Fremont, though we know these conditions can change quickly, and vary across neighborhoods. Our District will continue to monitor local air quality using several sources, including\u00a0AirNow, and activity modifications at each school site may change throughout the day&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":187615,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1],"class_list":["post-190634","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-11 01:47:50","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/forestpark\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190634","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/forestpark\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/forestpark\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/forestpark\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/forestpark\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190634"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/forestpark\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190634\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/forestpark\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/187615"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/forestpark\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/forestpark\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}