Shaker Heights school district considering 3 options for fire-damaged Fernway building

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH (WOIO) - Shaker Heights school board met Tuesday night to decide if Fernway Elementary will open its doors Aug. 22.

The building was heavily damaged in a fire July 10.

Fire damages Fernway Elementary in Shaker Heights

About 300 students attend the school and parents are waiting to find out if the school will reopen in time for the first day of school.

There are 3 options the district is considering:

• Empty buildings
• Modular classrooms
• Temporary assignments of classrooms to other buildings in Shaker

The goal is to make a decision on a temporary location by Aug. 1.

The cause of the fire has not been determined.

Another community meeting about the clean-up is set for Thursday night in Lomond Elementary's gym.

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