Brenham Banner Press reports that a company, which is well experienced in asbestos removal in buildings that are being demolished, would oversee work at Brenham Elementary School campus. The online newspaper reports that asbestos abatement consultant Henry King, who has been present for other, similar projects on BISD property and elsewhere, said he will work with the contractors and monitor the project.

He said he would review potential contractors' records and determine if an unsatisfactory record of citations existed.

In response to a query from trustee Carey Counsil, King said the contractor would bear the responsibility for anyone injured during the abatement and building removal process, thus indemnifying the school district.

"The abatement and the building removal could both be done by the same contractor," Assistant Superintendent-Operations Jim Bruce said.

Officials expect the board to vote on a removal method next month.


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