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School officials describe remediation after microbial growth found in North Campus classrooms
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District staff described removal and cleaning work in roughly 40 classrooms at Lehman and North high schools after microbial growth was found above ceiling tiles; air-quality tests showed no remaining growth, and staff said they are pursuing insurance reimbursement and steps to limit recurrence.
District staff told the Property Facilities Committee on Sept. 3 that remediation work at Lehman and North high schools addressed microbial growth found above ceiling tiles in classrooms and that subsequent air-quality testing showed no remaining growth. The work included removing and replacing ceiling tiles and insulation, cleaning and fogging classrooms, and retesting air quality before reopening the rooms to staff and students.
The superintendent reported the initial concern was raised Aug. 1 and that the district moved quickly because teachers were returning in under two weeks. “Rob did an amazing job managing and getting an environmental company in to manage this entire project,” the…
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