Parents’ Association (PA) Meeting Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 6:00 PM



Con Edison Presentation of Recommendations for Dealing with the Toxic Contaminants Beneath Our School Building and Grounds

At the MCSM PA’s regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00 PM, representatives from Con Edison, NY State Departments of Health (DOH) and Environmental Conservation (DEC), and the NYC DOE will hold a public comments meeting and present their recommendations concerning cleanup of the toxic contaminants located under our school building and grounds. In addition, the Parents' Association's own independent consultants, Peter Strauss and Lenny Siegel, will be there to speak on our behalf and present their views of the proposed solutions.

This is a public meeting, open to Isaac Newton parents and staff as well as members of the East Harlem (and Pleasant Avenue) community. All parents and community members will have the opportunity to ask questions, express their concerns, and otherwise reassure themselves that their children’s (and the community’s) health and safety are well-protected and being given the highest priority.

After roughly 30 days, Con Edison’s plans will be finalized, and they will begin moving forward to implement the accepted recommendations. Whatever happens as a result of these meetings will be the "solution" at MCSM for the next 20-30 years or more, so this is our one and only chance to SPEAK UP for the future health of our children and their teachers.

This is a VERY important meeting, critical to the future of your children’s school. We encourage all MCSM parents to attend, ask your questions, and make sure you understand what is being planned.