Are GCS students being subject to toxic fumes?
Update from Guilford County Schools:
"Guilford County Schools (GCS) has been in contact with the manufacturer's representative for the modular units that are owned by the district. Per the manufacturer, federal and state standards for the construction of modular classrooms are more stringent than those required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. GCS will work with the state of North Carolina as they review the quality of units across the state."
According to the Raleigh Chronicle, Gov. Mike Easley has asked the N.C. Board of Education to direct school systems around the state to check mobile classrooms to make sure they are safe from toxic fumes. This follows a report issued this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about high concentrations of formaldehyde in FEMA trailers issued to Hurricane Katrina victims.
I'm checking with the district....
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The only toxic fumes I'm aware of are those coming from the school board members. Every time some of them open their mouths I have to put on a surgical mask to filter the toxins.
Posted on February 16, 2008 9:46 AM
How do we get the trailers checked....especially the ones that were created in such a hurry at Eastern?
Posted on February 18, 2008 1:17 PM