2 Philly Schools Relocating Due To Asbestos

From CBS Philadelphia:

By Howard MonroeOctober 10, 2019 at 2:25 pm Filed Under:Benjamin Franklin High School, Local, Local TV, Philadelphia News, Science Leadership Academy

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Parents and students of Ben Franklin High School and Science Leadership Academy learned Thursday where they will continue their classes. The building that houses the two schools has been closed almost two weeks after asbestos was found inside, impacting 1,000 students.

Philadelphia School District Superintendent Dr. William Hite says students and staff at Benjamin Franklin High School will now be going to the former Khepera Charter School at 926 W. Sedgley St., beginning Monday, Oct. 14. The site has the capacity to house the entire school community.

Hite says students and staff at Science Leadership Academy will be relocated to the School District of Philadelphia building at 440 N. Broad St. and the Rodelph Shalmon synagogue at 615 N. Broad St. in Center City.

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