District 428 finally caved and agreed to close Cortland Elementary until these toxic conditions are addressed. This victory belongs to all of you who refused to let them ignore our children any longer. Stay vigilant because we are going to hold them to every single requirement they just promised to …
February 25, 2014
Final supporters
We the undersigned demand that District 428 closes Cortland Elementary School until 1: Proper testing equipment for all landfill gasses is in place inside and outside the school and such equipment is monitored on a continuous basis. 2: All such equipment is set to provide proper warning and protection for children. 3: Prevention, response and notification plans are approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the school is deemed safe by a third party.
The events that took place early last week, both Monday and Tuesday at Cortland Elementary has sparked fear among parents that the children have been exposed to toxins for a long time. There are many accounts of children having migraines, being extremely fatigued and feeling nausea for some time now without any explanation. In the past years parents have had their child and/or childrenundergo medical testing to try to finddiagnosis for the symptoms with no conclusive results. Last week’s event has the parents of Cortland Elementaryseeking answers. With even theslightest chance or possibility that something can be lingering in the school is not worth risking a chance on taking one life of a child. Common sense and research tells us this school should have NEVER been built a 1/4 mile away from the landfill.Scientific studies and past testing at the school has proven there are dangerous levels of toxins inside and outside the building. The monitor installed currently in the school has been deemed ineffective and not sufficient for such a large school.
Updates
January 21, 2014
District 428 officials are choosing to ignore our kids while they play games with our safety. The momentum behind this petition proves they cannot keep hiding in their offices while families suffer.
Reached 100 supporters
January 21, 2014
40 Comments
My niece attends this school and I do not want exposed to toxins. I don't want these kids to become a study for Waste Management. This school should have never been built.
As a responsible parent, I can not send my child back to this school until these demands are met.
The administrators in District 428 need to step up and accept some responsibilities to this terrible situation. Identiy the problem that you are aware of and provide solutions to these students and their parents. I listen to my grandson complain about terrible headaches for the past few years never realizing that he was going to school in a toxic environment.
Us Cortland Elementary parents should of never been put in this type of situation. The district knew the risks of building the school next to the landfill, yet still followed thru. What the district hoped would never happen, did. I value the life of my child, We have to do whats right.
My great-nephew attends this school. Anything less than completely toxic free is unacceptable in order to insure the health and safety of all the children. Consistent monitoring and proper prevention methods are crucial!
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I could not agree with you more. Ironic that most parents that had children sent to the hospital -examined by doctors and nurses have no problems and support the school. Maybe because they got more information and explanations. They know there children are fine. Mine is, and so are each and every one of her friends. I support the staff there and am very happy with everything the district is doing to rectify this situation and solve potential future issues. Notice - Not a whole lot of parents with students that actually attend Cortland signing this petition, wonder why. You have the option of not sending your children and I support that, but don't deny me and many, many, many others the right to send our children to school if they don't have a problem with it.
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District 428 finally caved and agreed to close Cortland Elementary until these toxic conditions are addressed. This victory belongs to all of you who refused to let them ignore our children any longer. Stay vigilant because we are going to hold them to every single requirement they just promised to …
February 25, 2014
Final supporters
We the undersigned demand that District 428 closes Cortland Elementary School until 1: Proper testing equipment for all landfill gasses is in place inside and outside the school and such equipment is monitored on a continuous basis. 2: All such equipment is set to provide proper warning and protection for children. 3: Prevention, response and notification plans are approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the school is deemed safe by a third party.
The events that took place early last week, both Monday and Tuesday at Cortland Elementary has sparked fear among parents that the children have been exposed to toxins for a long time. There are many accounts of children having migraines, being extremely fatigued and feeling nausea for some time now without any explanation. In the past years parents have had their child and/or childrenundergo medical testing to try to finddiagnosis for the symptoms with no conclusive results. Last week’s event has the parents of Cortland Elementaryseeking answers. With even theslightest chance or possibility that something can be lingering in the school is not worth risking a chance on taking one life of a child. Common sense and research tells us this school should have NEVER been built a 1/4 mile away from the landfill.Scientific studies and past testing at the school has proven there are dangerous levels of toxins inside and outside the building. The monitor installed currently in the school has been deemed ineffective and not sufficient for such a large school.
Updates
January 21, 2014
District 428 officials are choosing to ignore our kids while they play games with our safety. The momentum behind this petition proves they cannot keep hiding in their offices while families suffer.
Reached 100 supporters
January 21, 2014
40 Comments
This is my son's first year at Cortland Elem., since school started if the fall, he has been experincing all these problems. We are very concerned about the school and the"dump/landfill". It NEVER should have been built there....EVER
My niece attends this school and I do not want exposed to toxins. I don't want these kids to become a study for Waste Management. This school should have never been built.
As a responsible parent, I can not send my child back to this school until these demands are met.
The administrators in District 428 need to step up and accept some responsibilities to this terrible situation. Identiy the problem that you are aware of and provide solutions to these students and their parents. I listen to my grandson complain about terrible headaches for the past few years never realizing that he was going to school in a toxic environment.
Us Cortland Elementary parents should of never been put in this type of situation. The district knew the risks of building the school next to the landfill, yet still followed thru. What the district hoped would never happen, did. I value the life of my child, We have to do whats right.
My great-nephew attends this school. Anything less than completely toxic free is unacceptable in order to insure the health and safety of all the children. Consistent monitoring and proper prevention methods are crucial!
Please
I could not agree with you more. Ironic that most parents that had children sent to the hospital -examined by doctors and nurses have no problems and support the school. Maybe because they got more information and explanations. They know there children are fine. Mine is, and so are each and every one of her friends. I support the staff there and am very happy with everything the district is doing to rectify this situation and solve potential future issues. Notice - Not a whole lot of parents with students that actually attend Cortland signing this petition, wonder why. You have the option of not sending your children and I support that, but don't deny me and many, many, many others the right to send our children to school if they don't have a problem with it.
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This is my son's first year at Cortland Elem., since school started if the fall, he has been experincing all these problems. We are very concerned about the school and the"dump/landfill". It NEVER should have been built there....EVER