Roxbury Elementary School in the Solon City School District will remain closed up to Wednesday, as district officials wait for conclusive asbestos testing results after initial tests returned conflicting data. This development is stirring up concern among families. In a recent release by Cleveland19, Superintendent Fred Bolden confirmed that environmental testing over the weekend revealed elevated asbestos levels in a classroom, yet follow-up tests proved negative, prompting further independent analysis to assure the safety of the school environment for students and staff.
According to Bolden's statement obtained by FOX8 News, the district's administrative team is proactively working on alternative plans for resuming classes. This move showcases the district's commitment to transparency and swift action in light of the potential hazard, moreover, the school is considering convening classes at a different location within the district while the closure persists. "We will also share our solidified plans for a return to school in the coming days," said Bolden, addressing the immediate concerns and underlining efficient communication channels with parents await while the test results.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of the school's community is the district's stated top priority as reflected in a letter to parents from Bolden and Roxbury Principal Mariann Moeschberger, which also highlighted the situation's urgency and the measures being taken. "Our top priority is ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff," was included in a statement released to FOX8 News, as the district engages environmental experts to validate the safety of Roxbury Elementary before it reopens.
Amidst this unsettling scenario, the community waits for the third-party lab results, with activities at the elementary school halted to ensure no risks are taken with the health of students and staff. The school's thorough response, while causing temporary disruptions, strives to ensure long-term safety assurances for all involved. "We are committed to providing more information to our families as soon as it is available," Bolden and Moeschberger told FOX8 News, acknowledging the anxiousness the situation has caused but reinforcing the district's diligence in managing the concern.
