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THIS PAST MONTH HAS BROUGHT MAJOR WINS AGAINST THE DISTRICT, NEXT STEP IS A WIN IN COURT ON MAY 17TH, 2016

MalibuUnites.com — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 08:17:31 +0000

We are being heard–loud and clear.

Despite the school district’s multi-million dollar legal and PR campaign, the federal court has decided that our lawsuit to remove PCBs from our schools — and set a national precedent on behalf of all American kids — warrants a full trial, which will begin in Downtown LA on May 17th, 2016!

The sanctions issue has also been resolved, with the court rejecting the school district’s attempt to personally collect tens-of-thousands of dollars from parents. Now that all ...

PARENTS VINDICATED FROM DISTRICT’S FALSE CLAIMS OF VANDALISM:

MalibuUnites.com — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 22:21:25 +0000

For Immediate Release:

Contact America Unites for Kids: 310-436-6000

Thursday, December 17, 2015

PARENTS VINDICATED FROM DISTRICT’S FALSE CLAIMS:

District Attorney Determines No Crime in Sampling Toxic Caulk

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s latest attempt to intimidate their critics and suppress evidence of widespread PCB contamination at Malibu schools failed when the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office rejected SMMUSD’s criminal complaint against parents who allegedly took small samples of building materials to test for toxic chemicals to protect their children.

A November 25, 2015 letter from L.A. County District Attorney ...

Recently Released EPA Document shows SMMUSD is Defying PCB Policy and Federal Law

MalibuUnites.com — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 07:48:57 +0000

According to EPA’s most recent document on PCB policy, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) is not following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) guidance or law regarding PCBs at Malibu High School and Juan Cabrillo Elementary School, contrary to its August 17th, 2015 press release, where SMMUSD claims it is in compliance with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and following EPA guidance by only testing the air and dust but refusing to test any more caulk. However, an EPA document released on Aug ...

Malibu Real Estate Warns Buyers of PCB Contamination in Schools

MalibuUnites.com — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 07:53:28 +0000

PCB contamination at Malibu schools is now part of the Malibu Association of Realtors newest disclosure requirements.The latest version of the Malibu-Topanga Disclosure Addendum, which went into effect on Sept. 2, 2015, is intended to let prospective buyers know about local issues. This disclosure reads:

“Some Malibu Schools (Juan Cabrillo Elementary, Malibu Middle School, and Malibu High School) have been determined to contain Polychlorinated biphenyl (“PCB”), a known carcinogen, in caulking and other building materials. Environmental assessments are ongoing. Buyer is encouraged to investigate and determine ...

Court Lays a Smackdown on the EPA for its Pesticide Inaction

MalibuUnites.com — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 07:56:26 +0000

Congrats to EarthJustice, NRDC and Pesticide Action Network:

(Now the EPA Needs a PCB Smackdown!)

When a court opinion starts off with a sentence like this, you know it is going to be a good read:

“Although filibustering may be a venerable tradition in the United States Senate, it is frowned upon in administrative agencies tasked with protecting human health.”

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a “writ of mandamus,” a command to a court, agency or person to perform its public or statutory duty. The writ ordered the Environmental Protection ...

LYON PUTTING MALIBU KIDS AT RISK, AGAIN

MalibuUnites.com — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:04:28 +0000

ACCORDING TO THE FUMITOXIN MANUAL: PLEASE KEEP YOUR KIDS OFF THE TREATED FIELDS FOR 4-5 DAYS

On Saturday, Aug. 22nd, 2015, even after hundreds of emails and phone calls requesting not to use rodenticides on the Malibu Schools, Superintendent Sandra Lyon made the final decision to spread more poisons at Malibu High, Juan Cabrillo and Webster.The two poisons chosen by SMMUSD are strychnine and Fumitoxin. Strychnine is an example of a very dangerous and unpopular poison making a comeback. Strychnine has NO antidote and acts very quickly. ...

SMMUSD Board: Take an active role in your defense and stop letting Lyon make all the decisions

MalibuUnites.com — Thu, 14 May 2015 06:17:38 +0000

Sent on May 13th, 2015

Dear SMMUSD Board Members:

Last week Pillsbury filed a motion to dismiss AU’s lawsuit requiring compliance with TSCA and the removal of PCBs over 50ppm. There will be a public hearing on June 8th, 2015 at 1:30pm in Los Angeles. This hearing is open to the public and all involved; the plaintiffs, defendants, parents, teachers, students, and community should attend. Based on the comments from the Judge found below and the clarity of the law, we feel confident that this motion to ...

Email to School Board Members: You Must Direct Your Own Defense

MalibuUnites.com — Thu, 14 May 2015 04:15:12 +0000

This email was sent to the seven Board Members on May 13th, 2015

Dear SMMUSD Board Members:

Last week Pillsbury filed a motion to dismiss and the judge rejected for improper filing and gave a deadline of May 11th, 2015 to refile, which they did. There will be a public hearing on June 8th, 2015 at 1:30pm in Los Angeles (please see court schedule below). This hearing is open to the public and all involved; the plaintiffs, defendants, parents, teachers, students, and community should attend. Based on ...

Conceptual Approach to Fixing the Problem & Removing PCBs

MalibuUnites.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 09:12:11 +0000

From: Ross Hartman

Subject: Conceptual Approach & Budgetary Pricing

Date: January 15, 2015 at 3:01:41 PM PST

To: America Unites

Hello,

I have taken many liberties as I have do not know how many windows or linear feet of caulking requires removal. Below is an outline of a conceptual approach and budgetary costs.

Conceptual Approach:

· Measure total linear footage of caulking within school buildings

· Collect necessary samples and analyze for PCBs

· Investigate potential secondary and sink sources

· Conduct the removal of source PCBs “assumed caulking” under a Bulk Product Removal

· Conduct ...

District Performs a Secret Cleaning Before PCB Dust and Air Testing, Rendering Any Test Results Meaningless

MalibuUnites.com — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 05:37:33 +0000

(A response to the District’s Press Release dated Dec 19th, 2014)

December, 26th, 2014

The PCB Christmas Break testing is a PR move by the district intended to reassure parents by first manipulating the cleanliness of the classrooms and then reporting that they are below EPA guidelines.

On Tuesday, December 16th, 2014, the district ordered a “special” cleaning of the classrooms prior to Environ testing the dust and air. They asked teachers to remove all items from all surfaces so they can send a “special” crew ...