Space Heaters Put in Martinsburg Elementary To Heat Classrooms Until Boiler is Fixed

Superintendent Dr. Betsy Baker announced at the Monday, Oct. 9 Spring Cove School Board of Directors committee of the whole meeting that the new boiler purchased for Martinsburg Elementary School could not be operable until the flue liner, which was ordered, arrived. The liner is due to come any day.

In the meantime, 31 large space heaters at a cost of $3,000 have been placed in classrooms to keep students warm. Notification has been sent home to all parents on the status of the situation.

The board had a lengthy policy discussion on attendance at meetings via electronic communications....