News Summary
Roxbury Elementary School in the Solon district is temporarily closed due to potential asbestos contamination found in one classroom. Testing has shown conflicting results with initial findings indicating elevated asbestos levels, later tests showing negatives. The district prioritizes safety and is working with an independent lab for verification. Classes and activities are canceled while safety measures and alternative arrangements are being coordinated, keeping families informed throughout the process.
Roxbury, Solon: School Closure Due to Potential Asbestos Contamination
The elementary school in Roxbury, part of the Solon school district, has been temporarily closed through Wednesday, September 10, 2025, following concerns over possible asbestos presence in the building. The district announced the closure on Sunday, September 6, prioritizing the safety of students and staff amid ongoing investigations and testing.
Initial Detection and Testing
Over the weekend, environmental assessments were conducted in the school building after potential asbestos was suspected. During these initial tests, one classroom was found to have an elevated level of asbestos, prompting immediate actions to mitigate risk and ensure safety. The Environmental testing was carried out by a team specializing in hazardous materials, and the results indicated the need for further analysis before making definitive conclusions.
Conflicting Test Results
Later on September 6, additional testing was performed in the same classroom. This subsequent analysis returned a negative result for asbestos, creating some uncertainty about the initial findings. Due to this discrepancy, the Solon City Schools district has decided to seek confirmation from an independent third-party laboratory to verify the test results and accurately assess the safety conditions within the school.
Current Status and Safety Measures
While testing continues, Roxbury Elementary School remains closed until conclusive evidence confirms the environment is safe for students and staff. The district emphasizes that the safety protocol is the top priority. Both Superintendent Fred Bolden and Principal Mariann Moeschberger have assured families and staff that all measures are being taken to protect everyone’s health.
Alternative Arrangements and Communication
In coordination with the district, a plan is underway to resume classes at an alternate location within the district once testing validates the safety of the original school. During the closure, all activities, including classes and events, have been canceled. The school district is maintaining ongoing communication with families and staff, providing updates as new testing results and information become available.
Background and Next Steps
This situation highlights the district’s commitment to health and safety amid environmental concerns. Asbestos, a hazardous material often found in older buildings, requires careful inspection and remediation if discovered. The district has a history of proactive environmental monitoring and maintains protocols for responding to potential hazardous material threats in school buildings.
Updates on the situation are expected as testing progresses and additional information becomes available. The district continues to monitor the situation closely and will coordinate with health and safety authorities to ensure the proper procedures are followed before reopening Roxbury Elementary School.
Residents and families in the Solon community are encouraged to stay informed through official communications from the school district as the situation unfolds and further safety assessments are completed.
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