UPDATE: Rose Burton Spohn, the Director of Education for the Huron Superior Catholic School Board says the board wants to talk directly to Espanola building inspector, Dan Rivet, as to his concerns about the condition of Sacred Heart School, which is housed in the former AB Ellis Public.
She says the board is somewhat puzzled to receive orders from the Espanola building inspector calling for in-depth reports last Thursday.
She says they need to talk to the inspector to get more information before any further action can be considered.
She added they have been informed that he will not be available over the next few days, but is encouraging parents to continue expressing their concerns.
The board hopes to have a more detailed response when they have had an opportunity to speak to the town officials.
Meanwhile, the Moose is waiting for responses from the Rainbow Board, which owns the building, and the town office.
THURSDAY POSTING: The Espanola town inspector has several serious concerns about Sacred Heart School, which is housed in the former AB Ellis Public School in Espanola.
In a letter to parents issued yesterday afternoon, school principal, Syndy Withers states the Huron Superior and Rainbow school boards are aware parents may have heard reports that orders of an unsafe building were issued by the inspector.
The orders were issued in response to an anonymous complaint, which led to the town inspecting the site on May 2nd.
Withers states they are working closely with the owner of the building, the Rainbow Board, to ensure there is no danger to students or staff.
She adds to date they have had two air quality tests and there are no mould spores present.
However, those tests were last carried out in January.
She adds also fire inspections have been completed and water lines are flushed daily.
Still with the story, the town wants several studies done including complete structural, mechanical, engineering and architectural reports.
Parents who have concerns can contact the school directly.
The Moose is waiting for comments from the boards.