• THE GROSSE POINTE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

    Department of Support Services

    389 St. Clair

    Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

      

    September 17, 2012

     

     To:      Parents or Guardians of Students in Parcells Middle School

     

    From:  Christian A. Fenton

     

    Re:      Asbestos Activity Summary 2011-2012

     

    We are pleased to inform you that building administration has continued to respond to the asbestos in buildings issue in a cautious and proactive manner.

     

    Building administration will continue with its ongoing asbestos operations and maintenance program, including periodic surveillance inspections which are conducted on a semi-annual basis.  Identified below are asbestos abatement activities that were complete.

     

    Response Actions Completed:     Removed wood plank, cork, felt paper and mastic flooring material from the gym.

                                                                Removed asbestos floor tile and mastic from Book Store.

                                                                Removed damaged asbestos pipe insulation from tunnel system.

     

    Response Actions Scheduled:       Operations and maintenance.

     

    In addition, as required by AHERA (EPA), reinspections are conducted by accredited inspectors every three years since the implementation of our management plan.

     

    Please rest assured that building administration's ongoing efforts related to the management and control of asbestos-containing materials are focused on providing a safe and healthy environment for our building occupants and employees.

     

    If you have any questions, or would like to review the management plan, please feel free to contact me at (313)432-3081.