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Middle school will finally undergo asbestos removal, renovations
In Union Springs, New York, the Union Springs Middle/High School building will undergo many changes over the course of 2010. The Union Springs Central School District's proposed capital improvement project passed overwhelmingly. The project will be paid for by state aid, as well as money from the district, meaning that locals will see no tax increase.
"On behalf of the board and myself, thank you very much for the community's continued support," said Linda Rice, the school district's superintendent. "We truly appreciate the care they give to our students, programs and schools."
The project will include the removal of about 10,000 square feet of plaster ceilings that contain encapsulated asbestos. These types of ceilings are present in both the middle and high school hallways. The work will take place over the summer when students are not in the building. Asbestos exposure has been linked to the development of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.
The disease typically lies dormant for up to fifty years before an individual begins to suffer from mesothelioma symptoms, and the majority of patients lose their battle with this rare form of cancer in less than two years following diagnosis.
Donna Jakaub voted for the measure, and is glad that is passed. "I just like to support what the school's doing," she said. "And taxpayers don't have to pay, so it's a no-brainer."
Dean Tanner agreed, adding: "I think anytime you can improve the safety and security for students, it's a no-brainer...Considering (the cost) is not going to come back on taxpayers, that's a plus."