For Immediate Release
Norrell Elementary Grand Re-Opening
Should a gas mask be on their back to school supply list?
The Richmond School Board has voted 8-1 in favor of moving over 250 pre-school age children (ages 3-4) from schools on the East End to Norrell Elementary in the Barton Heights Neighborhood.
School Officials claim that methane gas, mold, and carbon dioxide levels at Norrell are “Within acceptable limits”.
“Within acceptable limits” for whose children?
Norrell Elementary is built on a landfill, and was shut down in 2006 thanks to 7 years of community efforts to fight against environmental racism and for the health and well being of our children. At the time the methane gas, mold, and carbon dioxide levels posed serious health and safety risks to our children.
When did that change?
When was the community consulted about the decision to re-open the school?
There will be a picket and protest on Tuesday September 4th at 5pm around City Hall. At 7pm there is a school board meeting, which we will also be organizing to attend.
When: Tuesday, September 4th
Time: 5:00pm Picket
7:00pm School Board Meeting
Where: City Hall 9th St. Entrance
301 N. Ninth Street
Richmond, VA 23219
For More Information Contact: Art Burton (804) 467- 6408 or email burtonal@live.com
Parents For Life 2012!
This is being organized by a coalition of community members, social justice activists, and community organizations from around Richmond. If you or your organization are interested in joining the fight to keep our kids safe, please be in touch.
The Wingnut 
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