Presence of Asbestos - New Jersey High School in worry
Jackson Memorial High School students have officially renamed the former C-Wing of their school as "the Cancer Wing," concerning the asbestos in that portion of their school. Both students and teachers have expressed continuous anxiety about the presence of asbestos in the school. According to a report in the Asbury Park Press, two incidents raised concern among the staff and students.
First incident was that a teacher found a small piece of asbestos in her classroom after being assured that all asbestos had been removed from the school. This was in the last October. Secondly, a student fell upon an EPA report lying on a table in the faculty room. This shows that there are many lapses in asbestos removal procedure at the school.
According to officials, there is no reason for worry. "50 air quality tests have shown that the air at the school is free of asbestos fibers", they told. "It's bordering on comical how many (air) samples have been taken," said Jay Murray, president of Environmental Design Inc. This is the company that conducted the air tests.
Environmental Protection Agency report has cited the school for many violations. Murray says that they amount to minor paperwork concerns.
School board members have guaranteed parents, faculty, and students that they will work together to give attention to the concerns. However, many students are still scared of coming in contact with asbestos during their daily routines at the school.
