JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — After teachers and parents complained about conditions at Jefferson Elementary School, the school district's director said several state leaders and departments confirmed the school district was following all codes and rules.
Jefferson County Schools sent a release saying the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Agency, the Environmental Protection Agency, the State Fire Marshall, the State Health Inspector and the Tennessee Department of Education Safety Director had all inspected and investigated the elementary school.
"The most major finding was that we need to place a warning sign in a maintenance access area of the Boiler Room. Jefferson County Schools is taking the necessary steps to keep students safe. Buildings that are more than 65 years old have issues, but JCS is responsive and takes the necessary corrective actions when problems arise," the release said.
Documents from the school district also showed it has regular asbestos testing, has a fan for the gym, passed air quality reports and paid more than $15,000 to remove floor tile in the elementary school's cafeteria.
A special meeting was called on Sept. 23, where the school district plans to discuss selecting a firm to estimate how much renovation work would cost for Jefferson Elementary School.