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Abington board approves bid advertisement for McKinley asbestos remediation and boiler removal

Abington Board of School Directors · November 26, 2025
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Summary

The board approved advertising bids for asbestos remediation and boiler removal at McKinley Elementary School, with administration saying remediation work will start after the school year and boilers will be reinstalled before the next school year to protect staff and students.

The Abington Board of School Directors on Nov. 25 approved advertisement for bids for asbestos remediation and boiler removal at McKinley Elementary School (addendum 10.1). The action follows the district’s earlier decision to proceed with HVAC upgrades at McKinley under a public school facility improvement grant.

Superintendent Doctor Fetcher and staff explained that remediation work will not begin until the conclusion of the school year and will be completed before the start of the next school year. Bond counsel and staff emphasized that McKinley historically is not used during the summer months, and the district said it will take precautionary steps to keep students and staff safe during the remediation timeline.

Board members asked for additional detail on summer usage by outside groups and how those groups would be protected; administration said McKinley is not typically used in summer, reducing exposure risk during remediation. The board approved the advertisement on a roll call vote.