**Chemical Substances Still Not Removed from ETI School**
Parents of students at the Technical Secondary School 1 have issued a warning that they are prepared to protest again if authorities do not remove chemical residues from the school’s laboratory this week. The president of the School Participation Council, Giovanna Cardozo, indicated that although the laboratory remains closed, the Fire Department has not yet managed to remove the substances since conducting the original suspension last week.
Giovanna pointed out that the Tijuana Education Delegate, Miguel Alfredo Nuño García, had promised a response by Friday regarding the issue with municipal authorities. She mentioned that Nuño García had agreed to coordinate with the city’s president to prepare a cost estimate for the removal. Parents, anxious about the resolution of this long-standing problem, recalled that these chemicals have been in the school for two decades. The school administration had requested municipal assistance for their removal since October 5, 2021, due to potential health risks to students.
On the previous Monday afternoon, Giovanna received confirmation via WhatsApp from the delegate that cost estimates had been finalized and submitted to Mexicali for approval and payment processing. Last week, parents gathered at the Education Secretariat in Tijuana, demanding swift action on the chemical removal.
**Secondary Update on Chemical Residue Issue at ETI School**
Amidst ongoing concerns, a representative from the local Civil Protection Department confirmed that the secondary school laboratory officially remains shut down. “We’ve given the authorities until last Friday to act, otherwise, another protest was planned,” shared one parent waiting for message updates from Professor Nuño García who held a meeting last Friday to discuss further steps.
The Education Delegate again affirmed his commitment to resolving the issue, emphasizing the bureaucratic delays that have persisted through various administrations. Frustrations are high as parents express desperation over the lack of concrete solutions despite repeated promises.
Community advocates have pointed out that similar issues persist elsewhere, highlighting collective parental demand for broader improvements, including safety, road conditions, and educational resources in nearby regions like Otay Centenario.
With growing pressure, local stakeholders continue to stress the importance of expediting actions to safeguard the health and well-being of students at the ETI School.