School given approval to re-open

Oct 17, 2019 | 10:54 AM

Students and staff will be allowed to return to a Sicamous elementary school next month

Parkview Elementary has been closed since Sept. 20 due to an unpleasant odour in the west wing of the building, resulting in the students being relocated to three other schools.

School District 83 Superintendent Peter Jory said Interior Health has approved re-opening the school.

“Through extensive testing processes, SD83 was able to demonstrate that the source of the problem was transitory in nature (meaning temporary) and no longer presents a potential health threat to building occupants,” Jory told this week’s school board meeting.

The district will have to complete a number of projects to guard against a return of the issues.

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“These include repairs to possible water penetration points, increased venting in the gym and custodial rooms, waterproofing of the foundation, and substantial concrete work in the crawlspace. These jobs will commence as soon as is practicable and ongoing work will not interrupt reoccupation. Additional air testing will continue to provide assurance that building conditions remain safe for children, parents, and staff,” Jory added.

The district is looking at reopening the school the week of Nov. 13.

“The long weekend and the non-instructional day on Nov. 12 will give staff additional time to pack, move, and set up their classroom spaces while limiting potential disruptions to learning,” Jory said.

by Pete McIntyre

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