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15 public schools, Head Start centers pass inspections
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Posted on Aug 29 2011
So far, 15 public schools and Head Start centers in the Commonwealth have passed inspections conducted by the Bureau of Environmental Health to ensure that they are ready for classes in September.
John Tagabuel, the deputy secretary for public health administration, said yesterday that these schools cover all elementary campuses on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota as well as Head Start facilities.
The Public School System runs 20 public schools and 10 Head Start facilities throughout the CNMI.
Tagabuel said the bureau is expected to complete the inspection of the five remaining junior high and high schools this week in time for the opening of classes on Sept. 6.
“We only have a few schools left for inspection as of last week and BEH is expecting to complete everything this week or next week in time for the opening of classes,” said Tagabuel.
He said that all water samplings are also expected to be completed this week.
Besides public schools, the bureau also inspected private schools, Tagabuel said.
The bureau is a division of the Department of Public Health and promotes health and safety standards in workplaces, including public schools.
Tagabuel pointed out that school campuses are priority areas that must comply with health requirements to protect schoolchildren from bacteria and diseases due to an unclean environment.
Each school year, all schools are required to renew their permits with DPH and comply with certain requirements of the Division of Environmental Quality.
