Healthy Schools

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MESD is committed to providing healthy and safe facilities for students and staff.  Plans are in place to manage or eliminate environmental hazards such as asbestos, lead paint, lead in water, radon, and pests.  Each day Facility Services looks for ways to maintain and improve the health and comfort of MESD buildings. MESD strives to become a resource for Environmental Health and Safety information for schools throughout Multnomah County and Oregon.

In 2016 all MESD operated buildings were tested for lead in water and radon, and schools built prior to 1978 schools were tested for lead paint. All test results are posted on this website.

Staff are highly encouraged to report any potential issues found in MESD locations. If chipped paint or floor tiles, indoor air quality issues, signs of pests, or cleaning issues are observed staff may submit a SchoolDude ticket or notify their school administrator.  

Questions about the Healthy and Safe Schools Plan, testing, services, or any other environmental health issue in MESD schools can be emailed to environmental@mesd.k12.or.us.

Multnomah ESD Annual HASS Statement for 2022
Multnomah ESD Healthy and Safe Schools Plan - Updated 2022
Multnomah ESD Radon Plan (PDF)
​Multnomah ESD IPM Plan
Integrated Pest Management: MESD Board Policy (PDF)
Regulations Regarding the Application of Pesticides: MESD Administrative Rule (PDF)
​Pesticide Notification Letter
​Pesticide_Treatment Notification-Rodents.pdf

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