Sky Valley Education Center
Sky Valley Education Center (SVEC) was originally constructed with some materials containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). These included fluorescent light ballasts, caulk, and sealants.
The Monroe School District has made efforts to address these legacy building materials, including the removal of the PCB-containing light ballasts and accessible caulking. Caulk remains around window units, door units, wall penetrations, adjacent support columns, and window infill systems. Remaining accessible caulk and the adjacent surfaces have been encapsulated beneath a gray or tan epoxy coating that you will see inside and outside the building.
The Monroe School District continues to work with regulatory health officials, including the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Snohomish Health District, to monitor environmental health conditions at SVEC. This includes periodic indoor air quality testing and wipe sampling.
The safety of our students, families, and staff is our top priority and we are committed to transparency and collaboration to ensure a healthy learning environment for all.
Most recent SVEC communication:
- Communication to SVEC staff & families RE: Annex reopening & test results - 12/5/24
- Communication to SVEC staff & families RE: PCB testing update & Annex status - 10/15/24
- Communication to SVEC staff & families RE: temporary closure of Annex building - 9/10/24
Test results, documents & formal communication:
- Annex Building Clearance Report - 11/1/24
- Documentation of Approved Activities Completed Under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Limited Risk-Based Cleanup & Disposal Approval (includes test results) - 9/16/24
- Environmental Protection Agency's Limited Risk-Based Cleanup & Disposal Approval - 8/2/24
- MSD Request for Limited Approval from Environmental Protection Agency - 6/12/24
- Environmental Protection Agency Notice of Violation & Cover Letter - 2/8/24
& MSD Response Letter to EPA Notice of Violation - 3/7/24 - Annual PCB Wipe Sampling Report - 10/12/23
- MSD Request for Approval of Monitoring & Maintenance Implementation Plan & Renewal of the Risk-Based Disposal Method for PCB Waste from EPA - 4/28/23
- Annual PCB Wipe Sampling Report - 8/31/22
- Annual PCB Wipe Sampling Report - 8/26/21
- EPA Letter to MSD regarding Transmission of Inspection Report & Issuance of Warning & Inspection Report - 11/2/20
- Annual PCB Wipe Sampling Report - 9/24/20
- PCB Air & Wipe Sampling Report - 4/14/20
- SVEC Comprehensive Light Fixture Survey Report - 12/9/19
- PCB Air and Wipe Sampling Report - 11/12/19
- Annual PCB Wipe Sampling Report - 8/23/19
- Annual PCB Wipe Sampling Report - 8/21/18
- EPA Approval of MSD PCB Risk-Based Disposal Method - 9/15/17
- Quarterly PCB Air & Wipe Sampling Report - 9/5/17
- Quarterly PCB Air & Wipe Sampling Report - 5/19/17
- SVEC Quality Assurance Project Plan - 4/1/17
- PCB Air and Wipe Sampling Report - 3/23/17
- Quarterly PCB Air & Wipe Sampling Report - 2/1/17
- SVEC PCB Abatement Closeout Summary Report - 10/16
- SVEC Indoor Air Quality Assessment Report - 4/16
- MSD Letter to Snohomish County Health District regarding Corrective Action Plan Updates - 8/24/16
- MSD Letter to SCHD & EPA Follow-up to Corrective Action Plan - 6/9/16
- SVEC Corrective Action Plan - 5/25/16