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Teachers and residents urge immediate attention to aging carpets, possible asbestos at Mountain View
Summary
Multiple public commenters pressed the board to pursue abatement and repairs at Mountain View school, warning that encapsulated tile and decades-old carpeting could expose students and staff to asbestos if disturbed and urging use of available funds to address problems sooner than a multi-year capital project.
During the public comment portion, residents and staff urged the board to address long-standing facilities issues at Mountain View, focusing on encapsulated tile and old carpeting that commenters said could release asbestos-containing dust if disturbed. Jim Jackson described prior encapsulation work and recommended timely abatement and contracting, saying removal work can be staged over summers and warning of health risks if not handled properly.
Other commenters urged the district to explore state funding and capital reserve options to address the problem sooner than a multi-year capital project. The board acknowledged the concerns and said it would take comments under advisement; administrators noted some abatement and bidding work had been done and that timing and funding would determine how quickly repairs could occur.
