The images included in this post are clear safety violations at Trinity Elementary School. The images were sent to us by one of our readers from Trinity. The pictures were taken on Friday, September 5, 2008, school day number 3. We also understand that the Superintendent of Schools already had an opportunity to tour the school. How could he have missed this?
The first image shows one of four electrical outlets in a classroom with exposed wires within reach of the students. The classroom is currently being used to teach children. The classroom, we understand is located on the second floor. The second image is one of a window grate being secured by a wire. It has been reported that “it’s not the only window like that.” Neither of these situations seem safe. Nevertheless, the City School District of New Rochelle has deemed it appropriate to have children in these classrooms.
We suspect the District will spend most of its efforts in trying to figure out who provided NRCP with the images and very little effort in correcting the environment and attitudes that allow this to happen in at Trinity Elementary School (South End School). It should not be considered an accident, if children get hurt due to adult negligence.
