Mesothelioma and Asbestos

The Schuylerville school district in New York has undergone a number of changes over the summer, including a recent superintendent as well as many classroom additions. A $15.5 million construction project added 50,000 square feet to the elementary school as well as 11,000 square feet to the junior-senior high school. Asbestos, a known carcinogen that was used in most building materials for many years, was removed from the flooring as well as ceiling tiles in 17 classrooms, hallways as well as the elementary school library. The asbestos removal cost $346,000 to total.

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