Resident urges urgency after Silab leaks; board asked what follow‑up has occurred

Jamie Costilla, a resident who identified her address to the board, spoke during public comment to press the district for follow‑up after earlier chemical spills at the Silab facility. Costilla noted that Flint Hill Elementary was closed for two days because of the leaks, that hundreds of students and staff were directly affected, and that parents are anxious as a new Flint Hill Middle School is scheduled to open this fall — a change she said would more than double the number of students potentially affected by any future incident.

Costilla urged the board to explain what actions had been taken since the board’s earlier resolution asking the governor and other state officials to assist in removing harmful chemicals at the facility. She asked whether the board had received any responses from state officials, what contingency relocation plans exist if the state does not act, and what immediate steps were being taken to ensure student safety.

Board response and context: trustees acknowledged the comment and said they expected clarity and follow‑up. The comment was entered into the public record; board and district staff did not announce a new contingency plan during the meeting but referenced prior communications and the board’s existing resolution.

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“This is not speculation or fear‑mongering. It's about risk management and responsibility,” Jamie Costilla said, urging more urgency and transparency from the board and superintendent.

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The board did not announce new state responses during the meeting; the remark adds pressure for the administration to report back with specifics about state responses and planned contingency steps for the Flint Hill campus opening.