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Board hears facilities plan to seal asbestos tiles at Lakeland Middle School and weigh flooring options
Summary
District facilities staff recommended sealing existing asbestos-containing floor tiles at Lakeland Middle School and exploring replacement options such as glue-down carpet tiles or vinyl plank; trustees asked for pricing and follow-up on supplies and budgeting.
At a Lakeland School District Board of Trustees meeting, Tim Hague, facilities director, told trustees the district could avoid an expensive full asbestos abatement at Lakeland Middle School by sealing the existing asbestos-containing tiles and installing new surface flooring.
Hague said the tiles “are not a hazard” as long as they are not disturbed, noting that “asbestos has to be airborne to create a hazard.” He recommended sealing the tile and then installing a replacement surface rather than grinding or removing the tile, which can create airborne contamination during abatement work.
The board discussed two main replacement options: glue-down carpet…
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