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Teachers and parents warn HVAC work may not be finished before East Chicago schools reopen
Summary
Multiple staff and community speakers told the board they doubt HVAC systems will be operational by the start of school and called for clearer district communication; the superintendent said the district is meeting with HVAC providers and will update staff.
Teachers and parents raised concerns at the School City of East Chicago special session July 30 that heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning work in district buildings may not be completed before the first day of school. Aaron Dunsell, a teacher at Central High School, told the board he and other staff who work in buildings do not believe the HVAC systems will be ready by the start of school and asked for clearer, district‑wide communication. “Are we coming to…
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