Parents Rally Outside Masterman School Over Unsafe Conditions In Building

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Parents rallied outside the Masterman School over concerns about asbestos. Eyewitness News was at the school at 17th and Spring Garden Streets on Monday morning, where parents say they are concerned over conditions inside the building.

"We need safe, safe buildings, the fact that we can't go into this building is atrocious," parent Maria Beatty said.

Teachers say they want documented proof that all damaged asbestos was removed from the school. They protested last week outside the school, refusing to go inside to prepare for the start of classes.

Superintendent William Hite disputes the claims, saying the complaints appear to be based on incomplete information.

Students are set to return to school there on Tuesday.