NICETOWN - School District of Philadelphia officials state Simon Gratz High School is set, tentatively, to open Tuesday, March 14, provided a final asbestos inspection of the facility is completed.CEO of Mastery Charter School, Scott Gordon, sent a notice to families Sunday night stating inspections of the building for asbestos was ongoing and they expected to be finished Monday evening.
In the letter, Gordon noted minor findings were seen and resolved on the spot.He went on to say should no larger issues be found and they can get the inspection completed, school will resume Tuesday morning.
An email will be sent Monday evening by 7 p.m. to confirm.RELATED COVERAGEThe auditorium is still being inspected, but students and staff do not have access to the auditorium, as it is sealed because of the inspection.
That work will continue regardless of school being open.It was noted Mastery will distribute meals Monday between 11:30 a.m.