Pennsylvania School Reopens Today After Asbestos Scare
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
Park Elementary School located in Munhall, Pennsylvania has reopened after being closed since September due to the discovery of asbestos during a roofing project.
Following the discovery of asbestos-containing materials the Steel Valley School District was required to obtain a minimum of three quotes from contractors before an abatement project could begin. Following the actual acceptance of the quote the abatement took less than two weeks to be completed.
During the abatement, Park Elementary students attended nearby Barrett Elementary. Due to the large number of students many were put in temporary classrooms in the Barrett gymnasium.
Although the roofing project has been yet to be completed, officials from both the school district and the Allegheny County Health Department are saying that it is safe for the students to return to their school.
