Remediation Progress, Specialized Restoration Efforts, and Insurance Coverage
To complement the work of our two industrial hygienists, we selected Anderson Group International (AGI) to lead the remediation of our church, Sprague building, and more than 14 standing parish and school structures. Anderson brings an exceptional track record of successfully remediating prominent churches and schools nationwide, combining the necessary expertise with substantial resources to manage this multi-million dollar undertaking. Their deep familiarity with insurance processes will be particularly valuable as we work with our carrier for reimbursement, and our adjuster, Sill, was actively involved in the selection process and fully endorsed this choice. AGI began active remediation operations at the Church site on June 23. The project is being executed by a dedicated team consisting of more than 30 qualified technicians and supervisors.
Anderson has already established their presence on campus, positioning large headquarters trailers in the parking lot. Our Project Manager, Gardiner & Theobold, is serving as our primary point of contact and weekly meetings are scheduled to ensure full coordination and productivity throughout the process.
We have also engaged specialized subcontractors to carefully remediate our church's organ and other valuable musical instruments. Dwayne Milburn, Director of Music at the Parish and the Music Guild Director, is leading these delicate restoration efforts to ensure these treasured elements of our worship experience are properly preserved and restored.
The Joint Vestry/Board committee, Falcons Forward, dedicated to the preparation of temporary school structures for our Fall 2026 return is actively engaged in the remediation process and working to ensure that our students can return to campus seamlessly.
Our adjuster, Sill, continues to work actively with our insurance carrier to ensure that all remediation costs will be covered under our existing policies for each damaged structure.
We are encouraged by the quality of professionals now working to restore our sacred spaces and educational facilities, and we thank you for your continued prayers, support, and understanding during this restoration period. We will continue to provide regular updates as this important work progresses. Please reach out with questions or concerns.
In Faith and Gratitude,
The Return to Bienveneda Task Force
- Bruce A. Freeman, Rector
- Alley Michaelson ‘02, Head of School
- Darren Seidel, Vestry Senior Warden, Alumni Parent
- Andrew Devkar, Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Terry Bird, Vestry Member, Alumni Parent, Current Student Grandparent (Chair of Return to Bienveneda Task Force)
- Mary Ellen Kanoff, Vestry Chancellor, Alumni Parent
- Lawry Meister, Former Vestry Senior Warden, Alumni Parent
- Ryan Harter ‘90, Board of Trustees Member, Chair of Facilities Committee
- Kevin O’Malley, Board of Trustees Member, Chair of Finance Committee
- Alexander Thain, Board of Trustees Member, Former Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees
