Van Buren Intermediate School District

Dear Van Buren Tech Families,

Recently, Van Buren Tech conducted preventive indoor air quality testing as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that our students and staff are learning and working in a clean and safe environment. Van Buren ISD has been working closely with Villa Environmental to evaluate the building and ensure that appropriate steps are taken to maintain a healthy environment.

Late yesterday afternoon, we received one test result that requires additional review and follow-up. Out of an abundance of caution, we decided to cancel the Open House and use Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to conduct additional evaluation and, if necessary, take appropriate remediation steps.

Today, we will be consulting with an additional environmental company to provide another level of expertise and ensure that we are taking the appropriate measures before students and staff return to the building.

At this time, we are taking these steps as a precaution, and we do not want families to be alarmed. Our priority is, and will continue to be, the health and safety of our students and staff.

We will provide additional information to families as we learn more and will communicate any changes to the school schedule as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we take the necessary steps to ensure Van Buren Tech remains a safe environment for our students and staff.

Sincerely,
Dave Manson