HVAC Requests

The Energy Manager sets reasonable, general school day operating schedules for District buildings. The energy manager schedules the after-hours operation of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning) to accommodate the needs of school business outside of these hours. Energy Management has scheduled the equipment to operate at the optimal set point (69-74) in all classrooms during the times listed below.

Scheduling Guidelines

Elementary Schools: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Middle Schools: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. High Schools: 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• After hours, the campus scheduler must request the operation of HVAC equipment via FSDirect at least 2 working days in advance. This allows FBISD to accommodate all reasonable requests and to locate after-hours events in the most efficient manner possible. The Energy Manager will make periodic checks to ensure that the campus scheduler submits requests during actual facility usage time-periods.
• All events that can be conducted during normal school hours should be scheduled during that time period.
• After-hours schedules for multiple functions should be scheduled to occur during the same time period and in the same area of the building whenever possible.
• After-hours events should occur as soon after school as practicable.
• Requests should include the time period in which the users will occupy the space. The energy management system will set up the appropriate heat-up or cool-down time necessary for the equipment in the space.
• Enterprise Funds will process rental requests per the signed rental agreement. Campuses should not submit requests for rentals.
• The custodial department will schedule after-hours requests for custodial work, not the campus.
• Due to the high cost of energy during the summer, FBISD will make every reasonable effort to limit summer scheduling or to consolidate activities to limited zones in a building.