West Des Moines Schools Schedule Public Hearings on Asbestos Removal, 2013-2014 Start Date

A news release from West Des Moines Community Schools:

The West Des Moines Community Schools Board of Education will hold two public hearings, a workshop on the district’s audit report and budget, and a regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 10 All are open to the public.

The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a workshop session to review the district’s most recent audit report. The audit document is available here. In addition, WDMCS CFO Paul Bobek will provide an update on the district’s budget. At the regular meeting, the board will be asked to accept the audit. Please see the agenda and board packet for the full listing of topics to be addressed at the meeting.

The first public hearing will be the time when interested individuals can express their views on the proposed Valley High School Phase 3B 2013 Asbestos Abatement Project.

The work to be performed includes removal of interior asbestos in rooms on the northeast corner of the building and portions of the auditorium. The abatement work at Valley High School will be conducted on designated weekends and breaks starting Jan. 11, 2013.

Areas slated for abatement will be closed off and isolation barriers will be installed. Containment measures will also be implemented. All work will be conducted according to the EPA’s published guidelines and standards. Air quality reports will be posted on the Valley website and will also be available in the Valley office. The base bid from REW Services Corporation’s in the amount of $197,675.00 is being recommended for approval by the school board for the Valley High School Phase 3B – 2013 Asbestos Abatement Project. More information can be found here.

The second public hearing will be the time when interested individuals can express their views on the proposed 2013-14 school year early start date. The early start date proposed is August 20. This public hearing will take place during a regular meeting of the board, at which the board will also be asked to approve the calendar for the 2013-14 school year. More information can be found here.

Event: West Des Moines Community Schools Board of Education Workshop Session, Regular Meeting & Public Hearings
Date: Monday, Dec. 10
Time: Workshop – 5:15 p.m.; Regular Meeting & Public Hearings – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Workshop – Fairmeadows Room; Regular Meeting & Public Hearings – Community Room, Learning Resource Center, 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
What: View the agenda and board packet.