JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Jefferson County leaders are taking steps to address ongoing safety concerns at an elementary school.
Several weeks ago, the Jefferson County Board of Education passed a resolution asking the director of schools to develop a plan to fix Jefferson Elementary School and protect students. As part of the resolution, the director would need to make a plan to move students out of the building should it undergo renovations.
Board members will soon present commissioners with estimates for the costs of renovating the school compared to building a new one. In the meantime, three members of the board and three commissioners will join together to form a committee to discuss possible solutions for safety concerns at the school.
Parents have been vocal about their concerns since at least July. Their concerns included asbestos, mold, a lack of air conditioning, sewage issues and many others. The school was built in 1958. Parents are looking to get more comprehensive environmental testing done at the school.