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
Building Update
Cleanup of the roof continues, and crews are working to separate slate and copper from debris.
The insurance adjuster and insurance engineer continue the site inspection of the roofing structure. More debris remains to be cleared to better assess the concrete substructure that protected the fire from going into the second floor.
Crews continue to remove items from the building. Many items have been placed in crates to facilitate ventilation and enable freeze-drying, which preserves the items.
The cleanup crew experienced a lightning storm around 4:30 p.m. Monday, which stopped roof work. The crew is also cleaning up rainwater pending the installation of a temporary roof. The flat roof sections of the gym, library and music room have operable drains.
Board of Education Work Session and Community Meeting
The District plans to announce a Board of Education Work Session and a Community Meeting. Details for these events will be released in the next few days.
Update on School Age Care at the Temporary School Location
The City of Shaker Heights Recreation Department intends to provide before and after care for the temporary location of Fernway School. A representative will attend the next Community Meeting to share information on Fernway School Age Care.
Special Fernway Website
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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.
Shaker Heights City School District | 15600 Parkland Drive|Shaker Heights | OH | 44120
