Review this report to learn more about what's happened in the past 24 hours at Fernway Elementary School, which was damaged by fire on July 10, 2018.
What's New Today
Temporary School - Message from Principal Chris Hayward
Principal Chris Hayward informs that he and District staff continue to take queries each and every day about Fernway. Mr. Hayward is working intensively with his fellow principals---and their teachers---to determine the specific schools, classrooms, lunch schedules and the entire sequence of events to ensure a smooth start of the school year for Fernway and all schools. Mr. Hayward, as well as the principals of Boulevard, Onaway, and Woodbury, are working to get the details sorted out in time to announce at the Community Meeting on
August 1. Mr. Hayward thanks the Fernway community for its patience as the District team works on our aggressive timeline to make it happen. We will respond to all calls and emails as soon as possible.
Building Update
Cleanup and recovery crews from All Disaster Services continue to make steady progress sorting and staging metal, wood and slate debris from the roof. Some of these materials may be stored for potential fundraising efforts. The workers estimate that more than 750 pieces may be salvaged. We appreciate their efforts to sort, pallet and safely remove these items, rather than discard them.
Two large chutes are expected to be installed by Monday to facilitate removal of other debris. The crew will also be installing safety rails around the perimeter of the roof to ensure the safety of the work crew. The entire process of clearing debris from the roof is expected to take approximately 20 days, depending on weather. After debris is completely clear, work can begin on installing a temporary roof. The temporary roof is currently in the architectural design phase.
Crews have sorted roof debris by material.
More sorted roof debris rests on the school's concrete roof.
The Board of Education will hold a public work session at 5 p.m. in the High School Upper Cafeteria on Tuesday, July 31 to discuss plans regarding a temporary Fernway location. The public may attend to observe only.
Community Meeting on August 1
The District will host its second Community Meeting in the High School Upper Cafeteria at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1 to discuss plans regarding a temporary Fernway location. Child care will be provided. Email news@shaker.org to RSVP for child care. Please include the number of children needing child care and their ages. The meeting will be recorded for those who are unable to attend.
Learn More
Special Fernway Website
Visit Fernway Update, our website section that keeps you up-to-date on the status of Fernway School.
Shaker Schools Foundation Fernway Fund
The Shaker Schools Foundation has established the Fernway Fund to help with recovery efforts from the fire. All gifts to the Fernway Fund will be used to support teachers and students as they rebuild and re-envision their learning environments to benefit Fernway Elementary. Also, the Shaker Schools Foundation is collaborating and coordinating with the Shaker Heights Teachers Association and many community members and groups on fundraising efforts. Donate online.
Fernway Report Signup
Families who do not have students in the Shaker Schools may sign up to receive the Fernway Report via email. Sign up here.
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