Politics & Government
VIDEO: Franchot Makes Case for Air Conditioning in Schools
The state comptroller has come to the defense of the students and parents of Baltimore County, who seek solutions for the lack of air conditioning in BC public schools.
State Comptroller Peter Franchot has become one of the most vocal supporters for parents seeking air conditioning in all Baltimore County Schools.
The Dundalk schools without central air conditioning include Dundalk Elementary School, Bear Creek Elementary School, Charlesmont Elementary School, Battle Grove Elementary School, Dundalk High School, and Patapsco.
“Not having air conditioning in these classrooms is a public safety hazard,” said Franchot in a Patch exclusive interview. “It is unacceptable.”
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Of schools in Dundalk Sandy Plains Elementary School, Logan Elementary School, Dundalk Middle School, General John Stricker Middle School, Sparrows Point High School and Battle Monument School all currently have central air conditioning and it is being installed at Norwood Elementary School.
Franchot and Alan Southworth, a parent of a Middleborough Elementary student, recently made their case for air conditioning again outside in Dundalk, where the comptroller honoring the owner of the restaurant, Sam Tsakiris and his son, Marc.