Unhealthy working conditions: CPS School

We want to be placed on a public listing to receive air-conditioning. We want a commitment that Portage Park Students will be challenged by their academic studies and not be distracted by an uncomfortable learning environment.

Portage Park Elementary School is one of the few schools on the Northwest Side that is not fully air conditioned.  The only way we can get them to consider us is to have HUGE community and parent involvement!  The kids need your help!

OSHA in the 1970’s developed new laws for the office environment.  The temperatures in offices should always be at 68-76 degrees and we need to keep the air quality free of any problems. The humidity level should always be at 20-60 percent.  In September, before school started the temperature in the school gym with no people in it was 84 degrees.  Our children deserve better!!