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Abatement underway at middle school; early tests show low liquefaction risk
Summary
Board received updates on middle‑school asbestos abatement and a geotechnical review that staff said shows low liquefaction risk; electrical and ventilation work for a planned community kitchen is delayed until abatement completes.
Finance and maintenance staff described ongoing asbestos abatement at the middle school, saying work has been slowed by nails in the wood substrate but that PBS Environmental reported the contractor is managing air quality. "The contractor will be done and off‑site either the end of this week or next," staff said, and staff will follow up to confirm the schedule with the structural engineer for the seismic assessment.
On seismic risk, staff reported Mel McCracken of Foundation Engineering reviewed five test pits and found consistent soil conditions that "demonstrate a low risk for liquefaction," allowing the district to move forward with its seismic assessment. The conversation also covered community kitchen planning: several student design activities informed the layout and staff said electrical and hood ventilation assessments are pending until asbestos mitigation is complete.
