I once worked for a large suburban school division with adequate resources for full-time staff members and consultants, if necessary, to address indoor air quality (IAQ) complaints. However, I often think back to the rural schools I attended as a child that had no budget for environmental matters or dedicated staff. I wonder how they respond to IAQ complaints and develop low-cost solutions.

I will attempt to provide some guidelines and techniques for conducting IAQ investigations that may benefit school personnel who must fund investigations within meager budgets.