Mount Saint Mary Academy | Safety & Security During COVID-19

These safety procedures include:

Disinfecting all buildings prior to staff returning to work and students returning to class.
Replacing HVAC air filters or clean/disinfect.
Maximizing outdoor air ventilation (open windows, opening dampers) and installing mechanical ventilation and/or filters where required.
Preparing and maintaining hand-sanitizing stations with alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 70% alcohol) in each classroom, at entrances and exits of buildings, and near lunchrooms and toilets.
Using all cleaning products according to the directions on the label. For disinfection, most common EPA-registered household disinfectants should be effective. A list of products that are EPA-approved for use against the virus that causes COVID-19 is available on the EPA’s website.

Interstate Cleaning Service and Mount Saint Mary Academy provide:

Adequate supply of soap, disinfection spray, hand sanitizer, paper towels, and tissues
Adequate stock of face masks, face shields, and gloves on-site
Germ foggers
Temperature and Sanitization stands
COVID Tools
Decals placed on the floors of all of the campus buildings enforcing 6-foot distance rule; posted signs on all buildings to maintain social distancing and that masks must be worn at all times.

Specifics on Personal Protective Equipment:

Face masks should be provided by the student/family. Mount Saint Mary Academy has provided one cloth face mask with school logo to each student and will have extra disposable face masks for students who need them. Reusable masks should be washed by families daily.
Disposable surgical masks (1 day) and disposable gloves.
Disinfectant spray/wipes
2% bleach (sodium hypochlorite) solution made fresh daily, or hospital-grade disinfectant
Spray bottles and 1-liter plastic spray containers
Hand sanitizer dispenser floor stand
Hand sanitizer (refills)
Sanitizer with Alcohol 70%/Local brand “sanitizer”
Hand soap
Paper towels