“Security problem”, a nursery school suddenly evacuated and closed in Oise

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The students and teachers of thenursery school Marcel Provost de Noyonin the north-east of the Oise, had to suddenly leave their establishment.

In a press release, the town hall of Noyon explains that this decision was taken by the management of the departmental services of National Education on Thursday, November 28 “without consultation with the municipality”.

Moisture issues inspected

A measure taken due to a “ security problem » detected on the floor covering in a school room. “This decision follows the intervention of our technical services to inspect humidity problems »underlines the City of Noyon.

“This verification did not entail any work” according to the town hall, which specifies that the agents only “vacuumed the vinyl floor glue which was between the tiles and the covering”.

The National Education services decided, without consulting us, that the fact of having raised the floor covering posed a safety problem (…). Our services commissioned a study office responsible for resolving the doubts raised relating to the security of the enclosure.

After this closure, the children attending this nursery school are welcomed, for the youngest in the classes of the Marcel Provost elementary school, and for the older ones at the Saint-Barthélemy neighborhood center, located nearby.

A potential risk of asbestos presence

Requested by Oise newsthe Amiens Academy provides further details. According to National Education, this decision was taken “as a preventive measure following the detection ofa risk linked to the potential presence of asbestos in slabs moved the day before to find water infiltration in the premises.

A fibrous mineral, which can cause illness in the event of prolonged exposure, still regularly present in buildings constructed before the end of the 20^e century.

This precautionary measure aims to guarantee the safety of students, staff and families, which is our absolute priority.

A conclusion taken “in close and permanent liaison with the municipality”, ensures the National Education services, which mention “regular and constructive exchanges to assess the situation, coordinate actions and inform all stakeholders”.

“A priority of the electoral program”

A closure that makes one cringe. Ouicem Gadachamunicipal councilor, denounces: that “the work of the Marcel Provost school was a priority of Sandrine Dauchelle's electoral program. Despite this four years later, nothing has been done! »

“Once the uncertainties are lifted, the children will return to their classrooms,” certifies the City of Noyon.

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