Eastside Elementary School

Posted September 15, 2003

I am very concerned about environmental safety at Eastside. I would like to know the percentage of children who have developed illnesses due to the pollution in this school. There are students that were well prior to the start of classes who have developed a number of respiratory problems, skin problems, headaches and other ailments since attending classes at Eastside. Having classes on stage because the classroom is flooded is not the answer. I am very concerned that repeated exposure to this environment will cause repeated illnesses and place more students at risk for health problems due to weakened immune systems.School should be closed until repairs are made and the environment is safe. Our children should not have to choose between being well and healthy v/s obtaining an educaation.
Submitted by Gwendolyn Hale,RN

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