Chappaqua Central School District
Heat Alleviation Plan
The Chappaqua Central School District has initiated a review of protocols and procedures regarding instruction, recess, and physical education classes during hot-weather school days.
At the May 29, 2019 Board of Education meeting, administrators presented the District's Heat Alleviation Plan and recommended a hot weather protocol for each school that is triggered by the heat index (outside) and/or classroom temperature (inside).
Procedure for Hot Weather Protocol
- Douglas G. Grafflin Elementary School
- Roaring Brook Elementary School
- Westorchard Elementary School
- Robert E. Bell Middle School
- Seven Bridges Middle School
- Horace Greeley High School
- NYSPHSAA Heat index Guidlines
Douglas G. Grafflin Elementary School
The Chappaqua Central School District has spaces within its school buildings that are air conditioned. On extremely hot days, the school(s) will rotate students into cooler spaces and/or reduce time outside to give students relief from the heat.
This rotation will be activated by the building principal (or designee) under
either of these conditions:
- 95 ° F Heat Index - Outside (Guidelines per NYS Public HS Athletic Association)
- 85 ° F Classroom Temperature (All spaces will have a digital thermometer.)
Procedure for Hot Weather Protocol
Cooling Locations at Grafflin
| Room Identification | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Faculty Room | 1 Class |
| Room 208 | 2 Classes |
| Global Learning Center | 4 Classes |
| Room 6 Kindergarten Classroom | 2 Classes |
| Room 7 Kindergarten Classroom | 2 Classes |
Roaring Brook Elementary School
The Chappaqua Central School District has spaces within its school buildings that are air conditioned. On extremely hot days, the school(s) will rotate students into cooler spaces and/or reduce time outside to give students relief from the heat.
This rotation will be activated by the building principal (or designee) under
either of these conditions:
- 95 ° F Heat Index - Outside (Guidelines per NYS Public HS Athletic Association)
- 85 ° F Classroom Temperature (All spaces will have a digital thermometer.)
Procedure for Hot Weather Protocol
Cooling Locations at Roaring Brook
| Room Identification | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Room 124 | 1 Class |
| Faculty Room | 1 Class |
| FAW 1A | 1 Class |
| FAW 2 | 1 Class |
| Global Learning Center | 3 Classes |
| MakerSpace | 1 Class |
Westorchard Elementary School
The Chappaqua Central School District has spaces within its school buildings that are air conditioned. On extremely hot days, the school(s) will rotate students into cooler spaces and/or reduce time outside to give students relief from the heat.
This rotation will be activated by the building principal (or designee) under
either of these conditions:
- 95 ° F Heat Index - Outside (Guidelines per NYS Public HS Athletic Association)
- 85 ° F Classroom Temperature (All spaces will have a digital thermometer.)
Procedure for Hot Weather Protocol
Cooling Locations at Westorchard
| Room Identification | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Conference Room | 1 Class |
| Music Room (A-1) | 1 Class |
| Band Room (A-2) | 1 Class |
| Faculty Room | 1 Class |
| Global Learning Center | 3 Classes |
| MakerSpace | 1 Class |
| Speical Education Classroom (E-3) | 1 Class |
Robert E. Bell Middle School
The Chappaqua Central School District has spaces within its school buildings that are air conditioned. On extremely hot days, the school(s) will rotate students into cooler spaces and/or reduce time outside to give students relief from the heat.
This rotation will be activated by the building principal (or designee) under
either of these conditions:
- 95 ° F Heat Index - Outside (Guidelines per NYS Public HS Athletic Association)
- 85 ° F Classroom Temperature (All spaces will have a digital thermometer.)
Procedure for Hot Weather Protocol
Cooling Locations at Bell
| NOTE: Using NYSED guidelines, a number of these spaces are not feasible. (closets, private confidential counseling, and health) |
|
|---|---|
| Room Identification | Occupancy |
| Orchestra Room (Rm 250) | 6 Classes |
| Library | 5 Classes |
| Room 333 | 2 Classes |
| Art Room Computer Lab (Rms 300/302) | 1 Class |
| Faculty Room (4th Floor) | 1 Class |
| STEAM CENTER | 3 sClasse |
Seven Bridges Middle School
The Chappaqua Central School District has spaces within its school buildings that are air conditioned. On extremely hot days, the school(s) will rotate students into cooler spaces and/or reduce time outside to give students relief from the heat.
This rotation will be activated by the building principal (or designee) under
either of these conditions:
- 95 ° F Heat Index - Outside (Guidelines per NYS Public HS Athletic Association)
- 85 ° F Classroom Temperature (All spaces will have a digital thermometer.)
Procedure for Hot Weather Protocol
Cooling Locations at Seven Bridges
| Room Identification | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Dining Commons | 250 |
| Room 105 | 2 Classes |
| Room 106 | 2 Classes |
| Music Room | 2 Classes |
| Lower Commons | 3 Classes |
| Upper Commons | 3 Classes |
| PAC | 539 |
| Library | 3 Classes |
| Computer Lab - Main Floor | 1 Class |
| 2nd Computer Lab - Main Floor | 1 Class |
| Art Rooms | 2 Classes |
| Art Room | 2 Classes |
| Technology Room | 1 Class |
| Faculty Room | 1 Class |
Horace Greeley High School
The Chappaqua Central School District has spaces within its school buildings that are air conditioned. On extremely hot days, the school(s) will rotate students into cooler spaces and/or reduce time outside to give students relief from the heat.
This rotation will be activated by the building principal (or designee) under
either of these conditions:
- 95 ° F Heat Index - Outside (Guidelines per NYS Public HS Athletic Association)
- 85 ° F Classroom Temperature (All spaces will have a digital thermometer.)
Procedure for Hot Weather Protocol
Cooling Locations at Greeley
| Building / Room Identification | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| A Building | |
| Fitness Center | 2 Classes |
| B Building | |
| Auditorium | 500 |
| Performing Arts Room | 1 Class |
| Band Room | 1 Class |
| C Building | |
| LIFE School Office | 1/2 Class |
| Room C-4 | 1 Class |
| Room C-5 | 1 Class |
| D Building | |
| Room D-2 | 1 Class |
| Room D-6 | 1 Class |
| Room D-7 | 1 Class |
| Academic Commons | 2 Classes |
| Counseling Department | |
| Main Office/ College Career Room | 1 Class |
| Conference Room | 1 Class |
| L Building | |
| Upper L Building | 8 Classes |
| K Building | |
| K Computer Lab | 1 Class |
| Room K110 | 4 Classes |
| E & F Buildings | |
| iLab | 3 Classes |
| Room E-1 | 1 Class |
| Studio 6 | 1 Class |
| Studio 7 | 1 Class |
| Art Computer Lab | 1 Class |
| J Building | |
| Math Office | 1/2 Class |
| Science Office | 1/2 Class |
| H Building | |
| Global Learning Center | 4 Classes |
NYSPHSAA Heat index Guidlines
NYSPHSAA
HEAT INDEX PROCEDURES
Administration of Heat Index Procedures:
- Feels Like Temperature (Heat index) or THI using a Wet Bulb indicator on the field will be checked 1 hour before the contest/practice by a certified athletic trainer, athletic director, or school designee when the air temperature is 80 degrees (Fahrenheit) or higher.
- Download WeatherBug app to your phone or log into www.weatherbug.com. Schools may also use a Wet Bulb indicator on the field that will be used.
- Enter zip code or city and state in the location section of the app or on-line or determine the THI by using a Wet Bulb indicator.
- If the Feels Like temperature (heat index) or the Wet Bulb Indicator is 90 degrees or above, the athletic trainer, athletic director, or school designee must re-check the Feels Like temperature (heat index) or Wet Bulb indicator at halftime or midway point of the contest. If the Feels Like temperature (heat index) or Wet Bulb indicator is 96 degrees (Fahrenheit) or more, the contest will be suspended.
Please see below to take the appropriate actions:
CLEAR:
Feels Like Temp (Heat Index) or Wet Bulb indicator under 79 degrees
- Full activity. No restrictions
RECOMMENDED:
Heat Index Caution: Feels Like Temp (Heat Index) or Wet Bulb indicator 80 degrees to 85 degrees
- Provide ample water and multiple water breaks.
- Monitor athletes for heat illness.
- Consider reducing the amount of time for the practice session.
Heat Index Watch: Feels Like Temp (Heat Index) or Wet Bulb indicator 86 degrees to 90 degrees
- Provide ample water and multiple water breaks.
- Monitor athletes for heat illness.
- Consider postponing practice to a time when Feels Like temp is lower.
- Consider reducing the amount of time for the practice session.
- 1 hour of recovery time for every hour of practice (ex. 2hr practice = 2hr recovery
- time).
Heat Index Warning: Feels Like Temp (Heat Index) or Wet Bulb Indicator 91 degrees to 95 degrees
- Provide ample water and water breaks every 15 minutes.
- Monitor athletes for heat illness.
- Consider postponing practice to a time when Feels Like temp is much lower.
- Consider reducing the amount of time for the practice session.
- 1 hour of recovery time for every hour of practice (ex. 2hr practice = 2hr recovery time.
- Light weight and loose fitting clothes should be worn.
- For Practices only Football Helmets should be worn. No other protective equipment should be worn.
REQUIRED:
Heat Index Alert: Feels Like Temp (Heat Index) or Wet Bulb indicator 96 degrees or greater
- No outside activity, practice or contest, should be held. Inside activity should only be held if air conditioned.
Approved May 1, 2010
Updated July 27, 2016