Hello families,

CBE Maintenance Services plans to start painting the interior of our school starting in January of this school year. The hallways, library, gym, washrooms, staff room, office area, and interior and exterior doors will be given a fresh new look. It is anticipated that the project will take six to eight weeks to complete.

Proper maintenance of our school is necessary to provide a healthy and pleasant learning atmosphere. The majority of paint currently used in CBE schools is latex. Paints containing lead or mercury are never used in schools. Material Safety Data Sheets about the paints are available from the school upon request.

Instructional areas will not be occupied by students during the painting and drying times. Ventilation systems are operated to prevent painting odours from being circulated in occupied areas. Additional fans are used to exhaust odours out of the building. Special low-odour paints are used throughout. In short, every effort is made to keep paint odours to a minimum.

The health and safety of all students is a primary consideration as the paint crews undertake this project. If you have questions or concerns about this planned painting project, please feel free to contact me at 403-777-8650. With the cooperation of parents, students, and CBE staff, this project will result in a bright, new look for Banting and Best School. I am excited to invite you in when the project is completed to see the results for yourself.

Sincerely,

Ms. Durnford