Greater Egg Schools to Seek Federal Aid Following Derecho

Two of the high schools within Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District fared well in the that left many areas in Atlantic County with fallen limbs and downed power lines, structural damage and no electrical power.

At Oakcrest High School, Distinct Business Administrator Charles Muller said "there were a lot of trees down but fortunately there wasn’t any structural damage at any of the buildings."

He informed board members at the meeting of Monday night, July 23 that the district could be eligible for reimbursement for cleanup of the fallen trees, limbs and other debris since Atlantic County had been declared a disaster area. The necessary documentation is being accumulated in order to be forwarded to the government, Muller said.

Last Thursday, the State announced that Atlantic County would receive in the wake of the storm.

In other business, Muller updated the Board of Education on the construction being done at both Oakcrest and high schools in regard to the roofing and HVAC projects approved by voters during last year’s

He reported that the projects were "going as planned." Roofs at Absegami and Oakcest would be completed before school starts in September.

The fire alarm replacement at Absegami may not be finished. If it isn't, the work would be shifted to take place between 3 p.m.and 11 p.m., as opposed to the daytime hours in which the work is currently being done.

District officials will also be meeting with representatives from St. Vincent de Paul Church on Tuesday regarding an access road that Oakcrest High School may or may not be utilizing during the school year.

More information stemming from Tuesday's meeting will be discussed at the board's Aug. 6 meeting. Muller said.