Environmental Health & Safety
Environmental Health & Safety is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning and working environment for students, staff, and the community who enter our buildings.
Contact
Environmental Health & Safety
612-668-0310
ehs@mpls.k12.mn.us
Lee Setter
Manager
612-668-0308
lee.setter@mpls.k12.mn.us
Notification Documents
English
- Asbestos Notice
- Lead-in-Water Testing Notice
- Radiofrequency Notice
- Radon Testing Notice
- MN Parent Right-to-Know
Asbestos Notice
Minneapolis Public Schools -Annual Asbestos Notice
Minneapolis Public Schools continues its efforts to monitor asbestos in District buildings and respond in a cautious and pro-active manner. The Environmental Health & Safety Division performs periodic surveillance and re-inspections of all asbestos-containing materials to ensure that the materials are maintained in a good condition. Whenever asbestos materials are disturbed or response action is required, appropriate precautions, as defined in federal and state regulations, are followed. Our efforts are designed to provide a safe and healthy environment for all students and building occupants. Asbestos management plans for applicable buildings, are available for review by calling 612-668-0307 or emailing Jason.karpe@mpls.k12.mn.us
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Environmental Health & Safety at 612-668-0307.
Minneapolis Public Schools
Environmental Health and Safety
1225 N. 7th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
612-668-0310
Lead-in-Water Testing Notice
Minneapolis Public Schools Lead-in-Water Testing Notice
Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is committed to providing a safe and healthful learning and work environment for all of our students and staff. In accordance with Minnesota Statute 121A.335, the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Education, MPS has implemented its Lead in Water Safety Plan. The Plan includes a program of lead in water testing, lead hazard reduction options and communications.
MPS performs lead in water testing in school buildings every five years. The testing reports for individual schools are available on the MPS website/departments/environmental health & safety/lead in water. Reports are also available by contacting Lee Setter 612-668-0308 or lee.setter@mpls.k12.mn.us
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Environmental Health & Safety at 612-668-0308.
Minneapolis Public Schools
Environmental Health and Safety
1225 N. 7th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
Radiofrequency Notice
Minneapolis Public Schools Radio Frequency Notice
To: Parents
From: MPS Environmental Health & Safety Division (EH&S)
Minneapolis Public Schools recently adopted regulation 7010 B. The purpose of this regulation is to establish the District plans to conform to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requirements for radio frequency emissions on District premises. The regulation requires that for each building that has equipment that emits radio frequency, we notify parents that this equipment exists on the school’s premise.
The intent of this notice is to inform all parents, that there is equipment on site at your child’s school that emits radio frequency emissions. The equipment located on site is in compliance with FCC requirements.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Environmental Health & Safety at 612-668-0310. Thank you.
Minneapolis Public Schools
Environmental Health & Safety Division
1225 N. 7th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
Radon Testing Notice
Minneapolis Public Schools Radon Testing Notice
Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning and work environment for all of our students and staff. In accordance with Minnesota Statute 123B.571, the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Education, MPS has implemented its Radon Safety Management Plan. The Plan includes a program of radon testing, radon mitigation options and communications.
In accordance with the statute, MPS performs radon testing in school buildings every five years. The testing reports for individual schools are available on the MPS website/departments/environmental health & safety/radon. Reports are also available by contacting Lee Setter at 612‐668‐0308 or lee.setter@mpls.k12.mn.us.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Environmental Health & Safety at 612‐668‐0308.
Minneapolis Public Schools
Environmental Health and Safety
1225 N. 7th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
MN Parent Right-to-Know
Hmong / Hmoob
- Txhua Xyoo Kev Ceeb Toom Txog Asbestos
- Ceeb Toom Kev Sim Cov Lead Muaj Hauv Cov Dej
- Kev Ceeb Toom Radiofrequency
- Ceeb Toom Txog Kev Sim Radon
- MN niam txiv txoj cai kom paub
Txhua Xyoo Kev Ceeb Toom Txog Asbestos
Minneapolis Public Schools
Txhua Xyoo Kev Ceeb Toom Txog Asbestos
Minneapolis Public Schools ua ntu zus los soj ntsuam txog cov asbestos (cov khoom siv qhwv tiv thaiv hluav taws) hauv lub district cov tsev kawm ntawv thiab saib xyuas zoo thiab ceem faj heev. Lub chaw Environmental Health & Safety Division soj ntsuam thiab rov qab tshawb xyuas dua txhua yam uas yog muaj cov asbestos ceev cov khoom ntawm kom zoo tsis muaj dabtsi. Thaum twg yog cov khoom asbestos tsis zoo lawm los yog yuav tsum tau kho, ua qhov tsim nyog los ceev faj, li hais los hauv tsoom fwv saib thiab lub xeev cov cai, yuav tau ua raws. Peb kev npaj yog los kom muaj qhov chaw nyab xeeb thiab haus huv rau txhua tus menyuam thiab cov neeg hauv lub tsev. Kev los tswj cov tsev uas muaj asbestos, muab tau los saib hu rau 612-668-0307 los yog emailing jason.karpe@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Yog koj muaj lus nug txog daim ntawv ceeb toom no, thov hu rau Environmental Health & Safety ntawm 612-668-0307.
Minneapolis Public Schools
Environmental Health and Safety
1225 N. 7th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
612-668-0310
Ceeb Toom Kev Sim Cov Lead Muaj Hauv Cov Dej
Minneapolis Public Schools
Ceeb Toom Kev Sim Cov Lead Muaj Hauv Cov Dej
Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) tau npaj saib los muab ib qho kev nyab xeeb thiab noj haus huv ntawm kev kawm thiab hauv qhov
chaw kawm rau txhua tus menyuam thiab cov neeg ua haujlwm. Nyob nrog rau li hauv Minnesota Tshooj Cai 121A.335, lub
Minnesota Department of Health thiab lub Minnesota Department of Education, MPS tau tsim npaj Kev Sim Cov Lead Muaj Hauv Cov
Dej. Qhov kev ua yog los sim cov lead hauv cov dej, qhov txo tshem cov lead kom tsawg thiab kev txuas lus qhia tawm.
MPS los sim cov lead muaj hauv cov dej ntawm cov tsev kawm txhua 5 xyoos. Cov kev sim muab tau los ntawm tej lub tsev kawm
muaj nyob rau hauv MPS website/departments/environmental health & safety/lead in water. Cov kev sim muab tau los muaj rau
ntawm hu rau Lee Setter 612‐668‐0308 los yog lee.setter@mpls.k12.mn.us
Yog koj muaj lus nug txog qhov kev ceeb toom no, thov txuas tau nrog rau Environmental Health & Safety ntawm 612‐668‐0308.
Minneapolis Public Schools
Environmental Health and Safety
1225 N. 7th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
Kev Ceeb Toom Radiofrequency
Minneapolis Public Schools
Txog: Niamtxiv
Los Hauv: MPS Environmental Health & Safety Division (EH&S)
Minneapolis Public Schools nyuam qhuav hloov txoj cai 7010 B. Lub hom phiaj ntawm txoj cai no yog los tsim kom muaj District cov kev ua kom haum raws Federal Communication Commission (FCC) qhov kom ua txog cov radio frequency emissions hauv District cov thaj chaw. Txoj cai no yuav tsum kom tias tej lub tsev uas muaj cov khoom ua txais cov radio frequency, peb qhia rau cov niamtxiv tias cov khoom no yeej muaj nyob rau hauv tsev kawm ntawv cov thaj chaw.
Lub hom phiaj ntawm tsab ntawv no yog los qhia rau txhua tus niamtxiv, tias muaj yam khoom nyob rau tom koj tus menyuam lub tsev kawm ntawv uas siv cov radio frequency emissions. Cov khoom uas muaj nyob raws cov chaw no yeej haum raws li FCC txoj cai ua lawm.
Yog koj muaj lus nug txog qhov lus ceeb toom no, thov txuas nrog rau Environmental Health & Safety.
ntawm 612-668-0310. Ua tsaug.
Minneapolis Public Schools
Environmental Health & Safety Division
1225 N. 7th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
Ceeb Toom Txog Kev Sim Radon
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) tau npaj siab los muab ib qho kev nyab xeeb thiab kev kawm noj haus huv thiab hauv qhov chaw kawm rau txhua tus menyuam thiab cov neeg ua haujlwm. Nyob nrog rau li hauv Minnesota Tshooj Cai 123B.571, lub Minnesota Department of Health thiab lub Minnesota Department of Education, MPS tau tsim npaj muaj qhov Radon Safety Management Plan.
Qhov kev Npaj no muaj kev nthuav sim radon, kev xaiv txo cov radon thiab kev txuas lus.
Raws li hauv tshooj cai, MPS los sim qhov radon hauv cov tsev kawm ntawv txhua 5 xyoos. Cov kev sim muab tau los muaj nyob rau hauv MPS website/departments/environmental health & safety/radon. Cov kev sim muab tau los muaj rau ntawm hu rau Lee Setter ntawm 612‐668‐0308 or lee.setter@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Yog koj muaj lus nug txog qhov kev ceeb toom no, thov txuas tau nrog rau Environmental Health & Safety ntawm 612‐668‐0308.
Minneapolis Public Schools
Environmental Health and Safety
1225 N. 7th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
MN niam txiv txoj cai kom paub
Somali / Soomaali
- Asbestos Wargalinta Sanadlaha
- Ogaysiiska Tijaabooyinka Macdanta Maarta Biyaha ku jira “Lead”
- Ogeysiinta warlaliska Raadiyaha
- Ogeysiinta Tijaabibinta Curiyeyaasha Kiimikada
- Sharciga xaq-u-yeelashada Ogaalka Waalidka ee Minnesota
Asbestos Wargalinta Sanadlaha
Dugsiyada Dadweynaha Minneapolis
Wargalinta Kuleyl caabinta Sanadlaha
Dugsiyada Dadweynaha Minneapolis Waxay sii wadayaan dadaalkooda si ay u joogteeyaan dhowrida kuleylka naxaasta biyaha Dhismayaasha dugsiyada degmada, si ay uga jawaab ceshaan si nidaamsan oo macquul ah. Waaxda Caafimaadka iyo Ammaanka Deegaanka waxay ka shaqeeyaan ilaalinta xiliyadeed iyo dib-u – kormeerida dhamaan agabyada macdanta ku jiraan si loo hubiyo inay qalabkaas ahaadaan xaalad wanaagsan. Markasta ay agabyada macdanta ku jiraan ay ku qasmaan kulelka ama laga doonayo in talaabo jawaab celin ah marka looga baahan yahay in laga bixiyo, waa in si taxadar leh oo ku haboon kuna qeexan sharciga federaaliga ah iyo kan gobolka waa in la racaa. Dadaalkaan waxaa loogu tala galay in lagu balaariyo jawi deegaanka oo caafimaad u leh dhamaan ardayda iyo dadyowka ka dhex saheynaya dhismayaasha dugsiga, Qorshayaasha lagu xakameynayo macdanta dhismayaasha dugsiyada ee u baahan dayactika in aad ogaato waxay idiin diyaar idiinku yihiin qadka taleefanka 612-668-0304 ama ku soo codsanaya emailka jason.karpe@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Hadii aad wax su’aal ah ka qabtid oo ku saabsan ogaysiiskaan, fadllan la soo xiriir waaxda caafimaadka iyo Amniga deegaanka 612-668-0304.
Dugsiyada Dadweynaha Minneapolis
Waaxda Deegaanka IyoBadbaadadda Caafimaadka
1225 N. 7th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
Ogaysiiska Tijaabooyinka Macdanta Maarta Biyaha ku jira “Lead”
Dugsiyada Dadweynaha Minneapolis
Ogaysiiska Tijaabooyinka Macdanta Maarta Biyaha ku jira “Lead”
Dugsiyada Dadweynaha Minneapolis (MPS) waxaa ka go’an in ay diyaariso jawi waxbarasho iyo jawi ammaan iyo nabadgalyo leh,
oo loogu talogalay dhammaan ardayda iyo shaqaalaha. Iyada oo la tixraacayo sharciga u dagsan gobolka Minnesota qodobka
dufcadiisu tahay 121A.335, Wasaarada Caafimaadka Gobolka Minnesota, Wasaarada Waxbarashada Minnesota, Dugsiyada
Dadweynaha Minneapolis, waxay hirgalinayaan qalabeynta qorshaha badbaadada biyada ay ku jiraan macdanta maarta “Lead”.
Qorshahaan waxaa ka mid ah barnaamij sidii looga tijaabin lahaa biyaha macdanta maarta ama naxaasta, iyo fursado yareynaya
halista macdanta maarta biyaha iyo qorshe isgaarsiineed.
Dugsiyada Dadweynaha Minneapolis waxay sameeyaan tijaabooyin biyaha laga tijaabinayo macdanta naxaasta dhismeyaasha
dugsiyada shantii sano hal mar . waxaad ka heli kartaa macluumaadka ku saabsan tijaabooyinkaan dugsi kasta shabakada Dugsiyada
Dadweynaha Minneapolis/departments/environmental health & safety/lead in water. Warbixinada waxaad kaloo ka heli kartaa
adiga oo la soo xiriiraya Lee Setter 612‐668‐0308 ama lee.setter@mpls.k12.mn.us
Hadii aad qabtid wax su’aal ah oo ku saabsan ogeysiisyadaan, fadlan la soo xiriir Waaxda Deegaanka iyo Caafimaadka 612‐668‐0308.
Minneapolis Public Schools
Environmental Health and Safety
1225 N. 7th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
Ogeysiinta warlaliska Raadiyaha
Minneapolis Public Schools
Ogeysiinta warlaliska Raadiyaha
Ku socoto: Waalidiinta
Ka socoto: MPS Environmental Health & Safety Division (EH&S)
Dugsiyada dadweynaha Minneapolis ayaa dhawaan dhaqan galiyey xeerka qodobkiisu yahay 7010 B. Ujeeddada xeerkan waa in ay dajiyan qorshayaasha degmada si ay si ay u waafajiyaan xeerarka sharuudaha Gudiga Isgaarsiinta federaaliga (FCC) Sharuudaha laga doonayo dhismooyinka dugsiyada, waa in ay xaqiijiyaan sharuudaha looga baahan yahay aalada warlaliska raadiyoga siidaaya shucaaca, waxaana waajib ah in aan ku wargalino dhamaan waalidiinta ay in uu qalabkani ku jiro dhismayaasha dugsiyada.
Ujeedada ogeysiiskaan waa in la ogeysiiyo dhamaan waalidiinta ay caruurtu u dhigato dugsiyada dadweynaha Minneapolis, dhismayaasha dugsiga ilmahaaga digtaan waxaa ku xiran aalada war laliska oo daysa hirarka shucaaca,. Qalabkaan Goobaha la dhigauy waxaa uu buuxiyey waafaqsan sharuudaha Gudiga isgaarsiinta federaaliga (FCC).
Hadii aad qabto wax su’aal ah ee ku saabsan ogeysiiskaan, Fadlan la xiriir waaxda Caafimaadka iyo ammaanka deegaanka qadkooda taleefanka 612-668-0310. Mahadsanid.
Minneapolis Public Schools
Environmental Health & Safety Division
1225 N. 7th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
Ogeysiinta Tijaabibinta Curiyeyaasha Kiimikada
Dugsiyada dadweynaha Minneapolis
Ogeysiinta Tijaabibinta Curiyeyaasha Kiimikada
Dugsiyada dadweynaha Minneapolis (MPS) waxay uheelan yihiin inay u diyaariyaan dhammaan ardayda iyo shaqaalaha deegaan waxbarasho iyo nabadgalyo leh. Iyada oo la tixraacayo xeerka gobolka Minnesota Statute 123B.571,Wasaarada caafimaadka ee Minnesota iyo Wasaarada waxbarashada Minnesota, iyo dugsiyada Dadweynaha Minneapolis waxay hirgalinayaan qorshaha maareynta ammaanka iyo nabadgalyada. Qorshahaan waxaa ka mid ah barnaamijka tijaabada curiyeyaasha kiimikada, fursado tijabinta curiyeyaasha kiimikada oo isdaba joog ah iyo isgaarsiintooda.
Iyadoo la tixraacayo xeerka, Dugsiyadsa Dadweynaha Minneapolis waxay tijaabineysaa dhismayaasha dugsiyada shantii sano hal mar. Macluumaadka warbixinada tijaabootinka iskuul kasta waxaad ka helaysaa shabakada Dugsiyada dadweynaha Minneapolis oo ah, MPS/departments/environmental health & safety/radon. Warbixinadaan waxaa kaloo ka heli kartaa adiga oo la soo xiriiraya. Lee Setter qadkiisa taleefanka 612‐668‐0308 ama lee.setter@mpls.k12.mn.us
Hadii aad wax su’aal ah qabtid oo ku saabsan ogeysiiskaan, fadlan la soo xiriir Waaxda caafimaadka deegaanka iyo ammaanka 612‐
668‐0308.
Minneapolis Public Schools
Environmental Health and Safety
1225 N. 7th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
Sharciga xaq-u-yeelashada Ogaalka Waalidka ee Minnesota
Spanish / Español
- Aviso Annual sobre Asbestos
- Aviso de Análisis de Plomo en el Agua
- Aviso de prueba de radiofrecuencia
- Aviso de Prueba de Radón
- Acta sobre el Derecho-de Saber de los padres de Minnesota
Aviso Annual sobre Asbestos
Minneapolis Public Schools
Las Escuelas Públicas de Minneapolis continúan con sus esfuerzos para monitorear asbestos en los edificios del Distrito, y para responder de manera prudente y proactiva. La División de Seguridad y Salud Medioambiental -Environmental Health & Safety- realiza la vigilancia y reinspección periódicas de todos los materiales que contienen asbestos para asegurar que se mantienen en buenas condiciones. Toda vez que los materiales con asbestos son disturbados o que se requiere una acción de respuesta, se sigue las precauciones apropiadas tal como se define en las regulaciones federales y estatales. Nuestros esfuerzos están diseñados a proporcionar un ambiente seguro y saludable para todos los estudiantes y ocupantes del edificio. Los planes para el manejo de asbestos de los edificios a los que esto aplique se encuentran disponibles para revisión llamando al 612-668-0304, o enviando un correo electrónico a jason.karpe@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Si tiene alguna pregunta con referencia a este aviso, por favor contáctese con Environmental Health & Safety en el 612-668-0304.
Minneapolis Public Schools
Environmental Health and Safety
1225 N. 7th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
Aviso de Análisis de Plomo en el Agua
Minneapolis Public Schools
Aviso de Análisis de Plomo en el Agua
Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) se compromete a proporcionar ambientes de aprendizaje y trabajo seguros y saludables para
todos nuestros estudiantes y personal. En conformidad con el Estatuto de Minnesota 121A.335, el Departamento de Salud de
Minnesota, y el Departamento de Educación de Minnesota, MPS ha implementado un Plan de Seguridad sobre la existencia de
Plomo en el Agua. El Plan incluye un programa de análisis de plomo en el agua, alternativas para la reducción de los riesgos del
plomo y notificaciones.
MPS realiza pruebas de análisis de plomo en el agua de los recintos escolares cada cinco años. Los informes individuales de las
pruebas realizadas en las escuelas se encuentran disponibles en la página web: MPS website/departments/environmental health &
safety/lead in wáter. Los informes se encuentran también disponibles contactándose con Lee Setter en el 612‐668‐0308, o
lee.setter@mpls.k12.mn.us
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este aviso, por favor póngase en contacto con Environmental Health & Safety (Salud y Seguridad
Ambiental) en el 612‐668‐0308.
Minneapolis Public Schools
Environmental Health and Safety
1225 N. 7th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
Aviso de prueba de radiofrecuencia
Minneapolis Public Schools
Para: Los Padres
De: La División de Seguridad y Salud Medioambiental de MPS
MPS Environmental Health & Safety Division (EH&S)
Las Escuelas Públicas de Minneapolis han adoptado recientemente la regulación 7010 B. El propósito de esta regulación es el de establecer los planes del Distrito en conformidad con los requisitos de la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones (FCC) para emisiones de radiofrecuencia en instalaciones del Distrito. La reglamentación exige que, en cada edificio que cuente con equipamiento emisor radiofrecuencia eléctrica, notifiquemos a los padres que este equipo existe en el establecimiento escolar.
El propósito de este aviso es informar a todos los padres que existe equipo emisor de radiofrecuencia en el edificio escolar de su hijo/a. Este equipo se encuentra en conformidad con los requisitos de la FCC.
Si tiene cualquier pregunta con referencia a este aviso, por favor contáctese con Environmental Health & Safety en el teléfono 612-668-0310. Gracias.
Minneapolis Public Schools
Environmental Health & Safety Division
1225 N. 7th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
Aviso de Prueba de Radón
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) se encuentra comprometida con proporcionar ambientes de estudio y trabajo saludables para todos los estudiantes y personal. En acuerdo con el Estatuto de Minnesota 123B.571, con el Departamento de Salud de Minnesota y con el Departamento de Educación de Minnesota, MPS ha implementado su Plan de Gestión de la Seguridad del Radón. El plan incluye un programa de pruebas de radón, opciones de mitigación del radón y comunicaciones.
En conformidad con el estatuto, MPS realiza pruebas de radón en los edificios escolares cada cinco años. Los informes sobre las pruebas en las escuelas individuales se encuentran disponibles en la MPS website/departments/environmental health & safety/radon. Los informes también se encuentran disponibles poniéndose en contacto con Lee Setter en el 612‐668‐0308, o lee.setter@mpls.k12.mn.us
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este aviso, por favor póngase en contacto con Salud y Seguridad Ambiental/Environmental Health &
Safety en el 612‐668‐0308.
Minneapolis Public Schools
Environmental Health and Safety
1225 N. 7th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
Acta sobre el Derecho-de Saber de los padres de Minnesota
Plans & Programs
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
- Organic Herbicide & Pesticide
- Radon Safety Management Plan
- Lead in Water Safety Plan
- Asbestos Management Plan
- Radiofrequency Safety
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Providing a healthy, safe and comfortable work and learning environment for students and staff is a critical component of Minneapolis Public School’s (MPS) mission. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Minnesota Department of Health and EPA guidance on IAQ in schools, MPS has implemented its Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan to improve, monitor and maintain acceptable IAQ in the school buildings by:
- Minimizing indoor air pollutants through preventive measures such as routine maintenance activities, periodic building evaluations and inspections, and IAQ-specific procedures. This will reduce the likelihood of health problems, including asthma, respiratory infections, allergic reactions and other health problems.
- Maintaining ventilation equipment and providing air flow, air exchange rates and filtration in accordance with recommended American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards. This will limit temperature, humidity and ventilation associated problems, which will foster students’ comfort and learning.
- Preventing indoor air quality events, which will help slow building deterioration, avoid school closures, minimize liability risks and foster a positive relationship among parents, teachers and the school administration.
- Responding to IAQ-related concerns in a thorough and prompt manner through investigation, documentation, and effective communication.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, MPS implemented improvements to our school’s ventilation systems including fresh air controls and increasing air filtration. These improvements will stay in place beyond the pandemic and will greatly improve IAQ going forward. Specifically, air filtration in our schools was increased from MERV 11 to MERV 13 in approximately 90% of ventilation units and this percentage will continue to increase. Where ventilation systems could not increase to MERV 13, classrooms are provided portable HEPA units. Lastly, MPS will be working to implement recommendations prescribed in the 2023 ASHRAE Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols.
Organic Herbicide & Pesticide
Minneapolis Public Schools has made great strides in reducing the use of chemicals in our grounds maintenance and we continue to move towards organic herbicide practices.
In 2017, led by Environmental Health & Safety, MPS convened a Pesticide Advisory Committee to review chemical usage in grounds and pest management and to support the transition to chemical free alternatives. The committee found that MPS used chemical products in the pest control program, spot weed control and in sports field maintenance. Recommendations were created to address these three areas.
Based on a recommendation of the committee, MPS custodians have put into practice the use of vinegar for spot weed control and the MPS Grounds department has transitioned to using steam for weed control along fence lines. In the past, chemical weed killers were used for these purposes.
Improvements have been made to MPS' pest control through an introduction and adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM is an approach to pest control that emphasizes using a balanced combination of methods while using chemical pesticides as the last resort. Methods used include eliminating food sources and harborage locations, maintaining buildings to prevent the introduction of pests, practicing good sanitation procedures, inspections, mechanical traps and the use of botanical deterrents. This program has virtually eliminated the use of chemical pesticides districtwide.
MPS is piloting a program at Franklin Elementary school to use organic methods to maintain their sports field. This is the final area of focus in our efforts to transition away from the use of chemicals in Grounds and Pest Maintenance. Currently, Minneapolis Public Schools contracts with a licensed company to perform chemical fertilization and weed control on our fenced sports fields only (not on school grounds). The non-organic products they use are as follows: Escalade2 Herbicide, Arena 0.25 Insecticide, Trugreen Fertilizer Solution and 2505 Fertilizer. The Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for these products are available by contacting EH&S.
This pilot program will address chemical usage in our sport field maintenance program and once completed, replace the need for contracted chemical lawn service. MPS hopes to learn from this pilot program so we may identify and implement needed processes to reach our goal of a chemical free MPS.
Pesticide-Herbicide Application Schedule
Pesticide-HerbicideApplicationSchedule-SY23-24.pdf
Pesticide-Herbicide Application Schedule 2023-2024
Parent Right-to-Know
ParentRTKAllLanguages.pdf
Radon Safety Management Plan
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas produced by the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water which can then get into the air we breathe and cause significant health problems. According to the EPA, radon gas can be found all over the U.S. in any type of building — homes, offices, and schools — and can result in a high indoor radon level.
Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning and work environment for all of our students and staff and performs radon testing in accordance with all Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) guidleines. We recognize the importance of protecting our students and staff from potential radon exposure and are confident the procedures established in the Radon Safety Management Plan will accomplish that goal. The Plan is designed to minimize the exposure of students and staff to radon gas throughout the MPS district and is a continuation of the efforts that MPS has made since the mid-1990s. MPS Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) manages the implementation of the Plan and it is reviewed annually by the EH&S Manager and updated as required.
All school buildings in the district were tested for radon in 1996. Eight schools were found to have rooms with radon levels above the EPA and MDH action level of 4.0 picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L). Mitigation methods were implemented, and the areas were re-tested to confirm that the levels were below the action level. In 2017, MPS continued our radon testing program. Radon testing has now been completed in all district buildings and will be performed continuously on a 5-year rotation. Radon levels throughout the district buildings have been found to be very low with follow-up testing and/or mitigation methods implemented in any space found to be elevated to ensure that radon levels are below the action level.
If you have additional questions, please contact Lee Setter, Manager for Environmental Health and Safety, at lee.setter@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-0308.
Click here to access the MPS Radon Safety Management Plan.
Radon Testing Reports
- AE / T+
- Andersen
- Anthony
- Anwatin
- Armatage
- Bancroft
- Barton
- Bethune
- Bryn Mawr
- Burroughs
- Cityview
- Davis Center
- Dowling
- Edison
- Ella Baker
- Emerson
- FAIR
- Field
- Folwell
- Franklin
- Green Central
- Hale
- Hall
- Harrison
- Henry
- Hiawatha
- Hmong International Academy
- Howe
- Jenny Lind
- Justice Page
- Keewaydin
- Kenny
- Kenwood
- Lake Harriet Lower
- Lake Harriet Upper
- Longfellow
- Loring
- Lucy Laney
- Lyndale
- Marcy
- Nellie Stone Johnson
- North
- Northeast
- Northrop
- Northstar-Mona Moede
- Nutrition Center
- Olson
- Pillsbury
- Plant Maintenance & Operations
- Pratt
- River Bend
- Roosevelt
- Sanford
- Seward
- Las Estrellas
- South
- Southwest
- Sullivan-Anishinabe
- Transportation Center
- Waite Park
- Washburn
- Webster
- Wenonah
- Whittier
- Wilder
- Windom
AE / T+
Andersen
Anthony
Anwatin
Armatage
Bancroft
Barton
Bethune
Bryn Mawr
Burroughs
Cityview
Davis Center
Dowling
Edison
Ella Baker
Emerson
FAIR
Field
Folwell
Franklin
Green Central
Hale
Hall
Harrison
Henry
Hiawatha
Hmong International Academy
Howe
Jenny Lind
Justice Page
Keewaydin
Kenny
Kenwood
Lake Harriet Lower
Lake Harriet Upper
Longfellow
Loring
Lucy Laney
Lyndale
Marcy
Nellie Stone Johnson
North
Northeast
Northrop
Northstar-Mona Moede
Nutrition Center
Olson
Pillsbury
Plant Maintenance & Operations
Pratt
River Bend
Roosevelt
Sanford
Seward
Las Estrellas
South
Southwest
Sullivan-Anishinabe
Transportation Center
Waite Park
Washburn
Webster
Wenonah
Whittier
Wilder
Windom
Lead in Water Safety Plan
Minneapolis Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and healthful learning and work environment for all of our students and staff. We recognize the importance of protecting our students and staff from potential lead exposure and are confident the procedures established in this Safety Plan will accomplish this goal.
This Safety Plan is designed to minimize the exposure of students and staff to lead in drinking water throughout the MPS system and is a continuation of the efforts that MPS has made since the early 1990s.
This Safety Plan was developed in compliance with Minnesota Statutes section 121A.335 and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) document “Reducing Lead in Drinking Water a Technical Guidance and Model Plan for Minnesota’s Public Schools” dated April 2018.
Click here to access the MPS Lead-in-Water Safety Plan.
Lead in Water Testing Reports
- AE / T+
- Andersen
- Anthony
- Anwatin
- Armatage
- Bancroft
- Barton
- Bethune
- Bryn Mawr
- Burroughs
- Cityview
- Dowling
- Edison
- Emerson
- FAIR
- Field
- Folwell
- Franklin
- Green Central
- Hale
- Hall
- Harrison
- Henry
- Heritage - Tuttle
- Hiawatha
- Hiawatha - Howe Campus
- Hmong Academy
- Ella Baker
- Jenny Lind
- Justice Page
- Kenny
- Kenwood
- Lake Harriet Lower
- Lake Harriet Upper
- Lake Nokomis - Keewaydin
- Lake Nokomis - Wenonah
- Longfellow
- Loring
- Lucy Laney
- Lyndale
- Marcy
- Nellie Stone Johnson
- North
- North Star
- Northeast
- Northrup
- Nutrition Center
- Olson
- Pillsbury
- Pratt
- Riverbend
- Roosevelt
- Sanford
- Seward
- Las Estrellas
- South
- Southwest
- Sullivan-Anishinabe
- Waite Park
- Washburn
- Webster
- Whittier
- Wilder Complex
- Windom
- Davis Center
- Transportation Center
AE / T+
Andersen
Anthony
Anwatin
Armatage
Bancroft
Barton
Bethune
Bryn Mawr
Burroughs
Cityview
Dowling
Edison
Emerson
FAIR
Field
Folwell
Franklin
Green Central
Hale
Hall
Harrison
Henry
Heritage - Tuttle
Hiawatha
Hiawatha - Howe Campus
Hmong Academy
Ella Baker
Jenny Lind
Justice Page
Kenny
Kenwood
Lake Harriet Lower
Lake Harriet Upper
Lake Nokomis - Keewaydin
Lake Nokomis - Wenonah
Longfellow
Loring
Lucy Laney
Lyndale
Marcy
Nellie Stone Johnson
North
North Star
Northeast
Northrup
Nutrition Center
Olson
Pillsbury
Pratt
Riverbend
Roosevelt
Sanford
Seward
Las Estrellas
South
Southwest
Sullivan-Anishinabe
Waite Park
Washburn
Webster
Whittier
Wilder Complex
Windom
Davis Center
Transportation Center
Asbestos Management Plan
In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) in Schools Rule (40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) rules and regulations, MPS monitors all ACM within its District buildings and performs periodic surveillance and re-inspections to ensure that the materials are maintained in good condition. If ACM are to be disturbed by renovation activities or if a response action is required, appropriate precautions and/or abatement methods as defined in the federal and state regulations are implemented and followed.
Click here to access the MPS Asbestos Management Plan.
Individual District building Asbestos Management Plans are available for review by calling 612-668-0307 or by emailing jason.karpe@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Radiofrequency Safety
In accordance with District Regulation 7010 B regarding Radiofrequency (RF) Safety and to ensure that RF levels are in compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards, MPS performs radiofrequency testing at all District sites where RF generating equipment is present.
Radiofrequency Testing Reports
Staff Directory:
| Lee Setter |
Manager |
Lee.Setter@mpls.k12.mn.us | 612.668.0308 | |
| Jason Karpe |
Safety Specialist |
Jason.Karpe@mpls.k12.mn.us | 612.668.0307 | |
| Andrew Tinklenberg |
Safety Specialist |
Andrew.Tinklenberg@mpls.k12.mn.us | 612.668.0306 | |
| Bridget Drahos (Cook) |
Safety Specialist |
Bridget.Cook@mpls.k12.mn.us | 612.668.0304 |