General Building Information 2021-22

  • Facilities and spaces

    The CDC recommends at least 3 feet of physical distance between students within classrooms, but not if this would be a barrier to in-person learning. Effective August 16, instructional and other spaces returned to full capacity, with at least 3 feet of physical distance whenever possible. Physical distancing will not be possible in all spaces in the 911ÖÆÆ·³§ building or campus. This is one of the reasons why vaccination is strongly encouraged for all students and staff.

    Effective August 16, 2021, campus spaces at 911ÖÆÆ·³§ are configured to accommodate all students and staff. Hallways and stairwells are two-way. There may be additional spacing to support physical distancing whenever possible. 

    • Hallways and stairwells are two-way to keep traffic moving through the building.
    • Common areas such as the main lobby and atrium are available for use.
    • Self-certification is not required to enter the 911ÖÆÆ·³§ building or campus. By entering the building or campus, you are certifying that:
      • You do not have any COVID symptoms. You do not have a fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, new fatigue, new congestion, new headache, new muscle/body aches, new loss of taste/smell, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
      • You will wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status.

    Cleaning and PPE

    • Classrooms, offices, and spaces are cleaned and sanitized at the conclusion of each day. 
    • PPE kits (masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, paper towels, spray cleaner) are also provided in classrooms and offices.
    • Wall-mounted hand sanitizer pumps are installed in hallways.

    Air quality at 911ÖÆÆ·³§

    • HVAC filters are upgraded to MERV 13 filters as recommended by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
    • As much outside air as possible is brought into the HVAC airflow.
    • Classrooms and offices have supply and return vents to circulate air.
    • HVAC system will run at least 2 hours prior to building occupation and at least 2 hours after occupation.
    • Staff can open windows in their workspaces as appropriate; staff are responsible for closing windows at the end of the workday.
    • Fans and vents have been cleaned.
    • Exhaust fans in spaces will run during building occupation.