WellAir Joins AASA as a School Solutions Partner
May 24, 2022 — WellAir, a leading provider of indoor air disinfection and purification solutions, today announced it has joined The Schools Superintendents Association (AASA) as a School Solutions Partner to help improve school facilities and provide healthy, safe environments for all students and staff.
For more than a decade, WellAir has provided medical-grade solutions to combat unhealthy indoor air—the primary driver behind virus-based illnesses, bacterial infections, asthma, allergies, and long-term health concerns in schools.
“The mission of AASA is to develop and support our school system leaders, and we recognize the importance and urgency to address health awareness and facility safety. AASA’s School Solutions Center serves as a resource to help districts improve classrooms, which is why we are pleased to work with WellAir to create safer educational settings.”
— Chuck Woodruff, AASA Chief Operating Officer
Addressing the K-12 Indoor Air Quality Challenge
Following the challenges of the pandemic, school districts nationwide are evaluating how best to upgrade and maintain their facilities. According to a Harvard report, air quality challenges affect an estimated 46% of U.S. public schools (approximately 60,000 school buildings).
Poor indoor air quality in schools leads to clear operational and educational consequences:
- Increased absenteeism among staff and students
- Hindered academic and cognitive performance
- Decreased HVAC energy efficiency and higher operational expenses
Federal Funding Opportunities for Schools
With the distribution of American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) funds across all 50 states, K-12 schools have dedicated resources to improve facility health and maintain safe, in-person learning.
ESSER funds can be allocated toward several indoor air quality enhancements:
- Inspection, testing, and maintenance of existing ventilation systems
- Upgrading HVAC systems with in-duct air purification
- Deploying standalone, portable air purification units in classrooms
Additionally, as part of the Action Plan for Building Better School Infrastructure, a $500 million grant program supports public school energy and ventilation upgrades aimed at directly improving student and teacher health.
“WellAir is proud to join the AASA School Solutions Center and help bring safe, effective, and low-maintenance indoor air quality solutions to our nation's K-12 schools. Our solutions have been deployed in schools throughout the United States with great success, and we are excited to help more schools address their indoor air quality challenges.”
— Mark Schmidt, Executive Vice President, WellAir
👉 For more information on WellAir’s education offerings, visit our Solutions in Education page.
About WellAir
WellAir is a leading provider of infection control solutions on a mission to make the indoor world cleaner and safer. The company’s broad range of clean air and surface products are scientifically proven to safeguard how people work, live, and play. WellAir’s medical-grade platform includes patented, FDA-cleared air disinfection products and Plasma Air HVAC air purification systems utilizing bipolar ionization technology. WellAir solutions are installed in hundreds of healthcare facilities, schools, hotels, offices, and residences across more than 60 countries. WellAir is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and Charlotte, North Carolina.
About AASA
AASA, The School Superintendents Association, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders across the United States and globally. AASA’s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders dedicated to equitable access to high-quality public education for all students. For more information, visit www.aasa.org.