Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff and Students:

The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), a provision of the Toxic Substances Control Act, was passed by Congress in 1986. AHERA requires local educational agencies to inspect their schools for asbestos-containing building material and prepare management plans that make recommendations for the reduction of asbestos hazards.

In accordance with the requirements of AHERA, the Chappaqua Central School District is notifying all employees, building occupants and their legal guardians of the availability of the AHERA management plan for public review.

The AHERA Management plan contains documentation of the initial AHERA inspection, 6 month periodic surveillances, triennial re-inspections, employee training and the Operations and Maintenance procedures.

The AHERA Management Plan and associated documents for District buildings are available for public review in each Main Office and at the Facilities office.

Questions regarding the AHERA Management Plan, or this correspondence, should be directed to LEA Asbestos Designee, Joseph Gramando, Director of Facilities, and Operations & Maintenance at (914) 238-1736.

Sincerely,

Joseph W. Gramando
Director, School Facilities, Operations & Maintenance

JWG/lke