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South Pasadena Unified approves emergency asbestos removal at middle school
Summary
The board unanimously approved an emergency resolution authorizing contractor work to remove asbestos-lined ducting found under South Pasadena Middle School as part of the Measure SP project, with testing to occur during removal.
The South Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education on Jan. 14 approved Emergency Resolution 2024-2025-08 to secure a contractor to remove asbestos-lined ducting found under South Pasadena Middle School and to carry out repair and testing during removal.
The measure, labeled part of the district's Measure SP project, authorizes immediate abatement work on HVAC ducting where crews discovered asbestos lining. The board voted unanimously to approve the resolution.
Doctor Johnson, who presented the item to the board, said the asbestos lining was found primarily underneath the building and described the resolution as necessary "to remove the asbestos, repair the ducting and do the appropriate testing during the removal process." The resolution directs staff to secure a contractor to perform that work.
Board members recorded unanimous "aye" votes during roll call: the student board member; Ms. Adams; Dr. Kipke; Dr. Martinez Miller; Mr. Rob; and Ms. James. The motion was moved and seconded on the floor prior to the vote.
District officials did not provide a public cost estimate, timeline for completion, or the contractor name during the public discussion. The resolution text filed with the board lists the item as Emergency Resolution 2024-2025-08 and ties the work to the Measure SP middle school project.
The board adjourned at 7 p.m. after completing the agenda.
